Lena L. - Auntie's health

"To all my family and friends, we’re asking for prayers for my Aunty Rita who’s in the hospital. Please lift our Family we really need it at this time.

Family if you can come down to the hospital today, please come. Let me know if you need the info. Love you all!"

Maureen L. - mom's health

"Well my friends could you remember my mom in your prayers. She is experiencing some abdominal pain related to liver, gal bladder and bile duct. She’s in hospital and possibly faces a procedure to remove a stone. A bit risky for elder with heart condition. My dad can get very confused and worried too. But I’m looking after him a bit. Thanks"

Patrick R. - wife's surgery

,My wife Susan is getting her knee replaced today. Prayers appreciated. Thanks in advance...,"

Mike J. - Wife Rachel

"Rachel’s surgery went very well. The surgeons were able to fix the hernia and the blockage that was hurting her. She was up and around a bit this morning. She may be able to come home tomorrow. Please pray for that. I’m thankful for all your prayers. Thankful for the hospital staff caring for her. Most of all, thankful for God’s care and calling in her life."

Sister Ann- health

From Husband Gwyn: "Third trip to ER tried a different hospital and the doctor diagnosed Ann with a concussion with new meds. No computer No Face Book . She must rest her brain. Thank you for prayers. I have got her phone and computer again so do not try and call her as she will not answer ."

Auntie Amy - health

Please continue to lift Auntie Amy and her health as she recovers fully. She is now at Life Care Center. May God continue to be with her and heal her.

8 killed / 33 wounded - Church shooting in Pakistan

A police officer shouts while a volunteer rescuing children following a suicide attack on a church in Quetta, Pakistan, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. Two suicide bombers attacked the church when hundreds of worshippers were attending services ahead of Christmas. (AP Photo/Arshad Butt)

Eight people are dead and 33 others wounded after an attack on a church in Quetta, Pakistan. Worshippers were gathered at Bethel Memorial Methodist Church for a midday service on Sunday, December 17, 2017 when the attack occurred.

At least two people were involved in carrying out the attack, which was two-pronged. A suicide bomber detonated his device at the gate of the church. A second attacker fired upon the worshippers. Security forces were able to prevent the gunman from entering the sanctuary and eventually killed him, stopping the gunfire.

“People were fleeing to the corners [of the church]. I couldn’t understand what was happening; it happened so suddenly,” a woman who was inside the church, and wished to remain anonymous, told reporters.

The provincial police chief, Moazzam Jah, said “there were nearly 400 people inside the church.” Jah says had the police guards not been able to prevent the second attackers from entering the sanctuary, the death toll would have been much higher. He praised his guards for their quick action. Security guards were in place at the church due to the increased attendance they are expecting in the Christmas season.

Two accomplices to the attack escaped, and police are currently searching for them. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Taken from: https://churchleaders.com/news-that-matters-to-church-leaders/315203-clnews-breaking-8-worshippers-killed-church-attack-pakistan.html?utm_campaign=onesignal

Bob S. - surgery

Surgery on my arm tomorrow. Pray for me and pray for Karen and those at the Corps. Big weekend coming up on food and toy distribution.
#badtimetoinjuremyself

UPDATE: RC Sproul Called Home to Glory

UPDATE December 14, 2017

Ligonier Ministries has reported the sad news that its founder, R.C. Sproul, went home to be with the Lord today.

Sproul passed away in his hospital room in Florida after a battling the flu.

R. C. Sproul was 78.

Braden - Surgery

Braden is going into knee surgery in a few minutes. Prayers requested.

-Love you and just prayed Braden

-Praying for him

Flo's Family Members

"Pray for my niece Paulyn my si store Ellen's oldest daughter..shes at city of hope have not been eating for days and Ellen's there with her..if there's a salvation army near there would they be able to go see my sister and niece to pray over..lmk thanks"

Pray for Dr. RC Sproul - Ligonier Ministry

The update asked for prayers for Dr. Sproul. The founder of Ligonier, Sproul was admitted to the hospital on December 3, 2017. Successive updates after that date inform us he is in serious condition, currently sedated and breathing with the assistance of a ventilator. Doctors believe his condition is an exacerbation of emphysema induced by the flu. They are closely monitoring the fluid in his lungs.Ligonier Ministries informed its followers last week that their founder, R.C. Sproul, was admitted to the hospital for respiratory difficulties. An update yesterday, December 10, 2017, reports Sproul is not improving “as we had hoped” and that these next few days are “critical.”

Yesterday, this update was published:

Dr. Sproul is not improving as we had hoped and so these next few days are critical. He has a fever today due to the infection he has been fighting. Moreover, he is not decreasing in his reliance on the ventilator to support his breathing.

Your prayers in behalf of Dr. Sproul are deeply appreciated. They mean so much to the family and all who love R.C.

We will keep you informed here on the blog and on Facebook and Twitter if his condition changes.

Many have been greatly helped by the teaching of Sproul, a well-respected apologist and preacher in reformed circles. Perhaps his best-known work is his book The Holiness of God. Sproul also serves as co-pastor of Saint Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Florida. His radio program, Renewing Your Mind, is widely circulated along with his videos.

Please join us as we pray for his recovery and the comfort of his anxious family.

Thomas B. - woman and son

,Prayer request:  Met a young lady today here in Conneaut who's husband passed away 2 weeks ago.  The coroner stated he didn't OD, instead the long term Opiate use simply made all of his organs shut down.  He left her with an 11 year old child right before Christmas."

Christmas Season and Kingdom Work - Hilo

Greetings and Merry Christmas from the Officer Care and Development Department. I know you are extremely busy with the extra demands of the Christmas season, and so this email comes to assure you of our prayer support in all you are doing for His Kingdom’s sake. You are to be commended for your faithfulness in doing God’s work, and my prayer is that daily His anointing and blessing would rest upon you. I pray that every need would be supplied, and that many souls would be reached with the life changing message of our Lord’s Incarnation. Gracious Father, let Your sweet anointing and blessing from Your hand rest upon Your servants, Celestine and Shoshannah. Thank You for their dedication and deep commitment to You. Bless their family, and meet them at their point of need. I ask that they would have a very successful kettle drive, raising all the resources required to continue to serve the needs of their community. Bless their children, and keep them safe from harm and danger. I ask this in the precious name of Jesus. Amen. “Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing. Know that the Lord, He is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves. We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” (Psalm 100:1-4). Major Harry Lacey