I desire then that in every place the men should pray (1 Timothy 2:8 ESV)
Last Updated: November 14, 2025
Pray for healing and strength for:
- Susan Scheffer, Christina Breaux-Hare’s cousin, who is still in the ICU and on a ventilator.
- Allan Van Ness’s brother, Thomas, who is having a biopsy on Tuesday to determine if he has bladder cancer.
- Bert Schmidt, who is still in Solera and trying to gain strength so that he can go home, and for Corry, who is dealing with several medical issues.
- Susanna Flesher, Nancy Johnson’s sister, who is recovering from having four stents placed.
- Wan Ling, Anita Nugroho’s friend, who is in ICU after being struck by a car.
- Johnie Holeman, Mickey Guice’s stepson, whose cancer has returned and is terminal.
- Phyllis Smith as she recovers from knee replacement surgery.
- The ill and recovering: Sheila Shirrell, Jan Fields, Moses Ribeiro, Bert Schmidt, Corry Schmidt, Editha Navarro, Barry Hart, Gary Grover, George Lopez, Dianna Kinkead, Neal Hare, Jennifer Wall, Melissa Smith, Nancy Johnson, Tommy Hart, Bob and Marcy Bruce, Deborah Saunders, Jared Gunter, Jim Johnson, Melissa Wilson, Kenneth Jr. (Nathaniel Wilson’s cousin), Kari (Trevor Zuroff’s mother), Pat Hughes (Jim Blande’s friend), Margaret Brown (Brian Courtright’s aunt), Thomas Wayne Kidd (Dianna Kinkead’s brother), Mia (Whitmans’ niece), Peggy (Mary Ellen Tharp’s mother), Elizabeth Mace (Kerns’ daughter), Ady Isom (Tullios’ granddaughter), Stacy Spilman (Owen and Elaine Baker’s daughter), Louise Templet (Dawn Zenkner’s mother), Noah Hall (Halls’ Grandson), Maggie Ratliff (Nathanael Smith’s niece), Michelle (John Leonard’s nephew’s wife), and Gene Williams (Dawn Zenkners’ uncle).
Remember in prayer our various other needs. Please pray for:
- The Weber family, as Barry's mother peacefully passed away on Friday, November 7.
- Christina Breaux-Hare and family, upon the death of her maternal grandmother, Anne Ondrak.
- The Shanks family, upon the passing of Scott’s father.
- Safe pregnancy and delivery for expectant mothers: Chichi Rathiaya, Kate Johnson, Emily Garza (Shanks’ daughter), Hwanhee Kang (Bongwol Yun’s daughter), Ashley Clingan (Whitmans’ daughter), and Kam Greco (Grecos’ daughter-in-law).
- All those who are having financial difficulty or are seeking employment.
Praise the Lord that:
- Daniel Oliphant’s father, Buck, has been released with minor injuries. Continue to pray for his wife, Diane, who is recovering from arm surgery to place a plate and pins in the ulna.
Prayers for our missionaries:
Elizabeth Murray, our missionary to Japan, asks us to pray:
- That she would be successful in her efforts to raise support to resume her ministry in Japan.
- For peace and wisdom as she presents in front of churches, mission committees, and friends.
The Halberts, our missionaries in Honduras, ask us to pray:
- Continued growth for the church in number and depth of love for the Lord Jesus.
- Wisdom as they expand their worship space and recruit more church planters.
The Stantons, our missionaries to Ukraine, ask us to pray:
- For Ukrainian pastors and believers who continue to serve their communities through the war.
- That the response to Crates for Ukraine will exceed all hopes and expectations.
The Hokes, our missionaries in Uganda, ask us to pray for:
- Their continued service at ABU, helping to train up the next generation of Christian leaders.
- The alumni of ABU to deepen the theology of Christian churches in East Africa.
Neal, our missionary with a reformed theological seminary in East Asia, asks us to pray:
- For the seminary to bless more churches in training their future leaders.
- That the Lord would protect this ministry from persecution.
Kurt and Jill, our missionaries in Europe, ask us to pray:
- That short-term opportunities for 2023 would continue to come together.
- As they talk to others about joining their team, and for potential team members to raise funds.
The Hollidays, our missionaries on the Mexico-U.S. border, ask us to pray:
- As they seek out how to best serve the population of migrants living on the streets of Reynosa.
- For the work of the summer teams, and opportunities to share the gospel of Christ this summer.
John and Kelley Beth, our missionaries in South Asia, ask us to pray for:
- Wisdom for their leaders and opportunities for believers to love their struggling neighbors.
- Grace for them to love and serve with much wisdom and compassion.
Julian Zugg, our missionary with MINTS, asks us to pray:
- For continued success in the online teaching and seminars to equip future ministry leaders.
- That God would enable him to be based out of Florida and find a good place to live.
The Sanduleacs, our missionaries in Moldova, ask us to pray for:
- Repentance and hunger for God in the many unbelievers to whom they have ministered.
- God's blessing over their weekly fellowship group, that it would grow in maturity and numbers.
The Bonhams, our missionaries in Colombia, ask us to:
- Praise the Lord that they have leased property that will be the new home for Iglesia El Redentor.
- Pray as they begin the second phase of their church plant with public Bible studies.
The Congdons, our missionaries in Japan, ask us to pray:
- That the Lord would lead them to a permanent space for regular worship.
- For the team as they start two new Bible studies and two new community groups.
The Youngs, our missionaries in England, ask us to pray for:
- The continued spiritual health and growth of their congregation.
- Wisdom as they proceed to restore their new building back to its original design as a church.