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The Week of December 22, 2025
Health Concerns:
(11-28) For Donna, a member of Faith’s Prayer Shawl ministry, who is having shoulder replacement surgery, that she may be strengthened.
(12-1) For Faith member Terry Vernon who is being treated for cancer, that he may be strengthened, and for Judy as she provides support.
(12-1) For Tommy Gorman, spouse of Faith member Bev Gorman, who is being treated for cancer, that he may be strengthened, and for Bev as she provides support.
(12-1) For Faith members Tim and Linda Lewis as she receives hospice care at home, that they may be comforted, and for their family as they provide support.
(12-1) For Faith member Ann Chastven who broke her leg and is receiving hospice care, that she may be comforted and alleviated of pain, and for her family and friends as they provide support.
(12-4) For Jan Bryant who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and who will not receive treatment, per her wishes, that she may be comforted, and that her husband Dave and family may be at peace and be strengthened. She is a good friend and quilting teacher of Faith member Eli Cooper.
(12-6) For Pastor Rick Gordon who is recovering from surgery, that he may be strengthened, and for Lolly as she provides support.
(12-7) For Brett Batko who is recovering at home following a recent hospitalization for heart issues, that he may be strengthened, and for his family as they provide support.
(12-9) For Faith member Pastor Tim Keeler who had a mild heart attack in the midst of new cancer treatment, that he and Martha may be strengthened and comforted, and that the treatment may be effective.
(12-10) For Alexandria, 17-year-old high school senior, who is having ACL surgery on her knee, that she may be strengthened and recover quickly. She is the niece of Faith member Becky Cooper Barzal.
(12-12) For Malcom, who is in the NICU with serious kidney issues, he is the newborn great-nephew of Faith members Kurt and Flo Mackall.
(12-15) For Faith member Ken Messick who has been hospitalized, that he may be strengthened, and for Peggy as she provides support.
(12-20) For Faith member Chuck Lyon who has been hospitalized, that he may be strengthened, and for Mary Jean as she provides support.
(12-21) For all residents of assisted living facilities or nursing homes, that they are surrounded by God’s peace and their needs are met, especially Faith members Marian, Liane, Shirley, JoAnn, Ann, Don, Heather, Dottie and Vee.
Special Prayers:
(12-1) For the safe return home of representatives of the Northeastern Ohio Synod who are traveling to strengthen ties with the NEOS global companion, the Northern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa, especially Faith member Lankika Mendis, Ron Jantz, Pastor Angela Freeman and Bishop Laura Barbins.
In Times of Loss:
(12-15) For the victims of mass shootings in Rhode Island and Australia recently, especially those whose loved ones died, and those who are recovering from injuries, that they may be strengthened and comforted.
(12-16) For the family of Faith members Adam and Lori Ashenfelter as they grieve the death of Adam’s sister Earlene's husband, that they may be comforted.
With Thanksgiving:
(12-22) For people around the world as they gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus during the Christmas season, which begins of December 24, giving thanks for the arrival of Jesus into our broken world.
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