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