Archive for the ‘Prayer Requests’ Category
Pray for Tony…
July 10th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in » Prayer Requests
Short post, but urgent need. Over the weekend, an acquaintance of mine through work suddenly began experiencing serious health problems. He was hospitalized as a result, and doctors quickly found that his problems were attributable to cancer. He has been undergoing chemotherapy, as doctors try feverishly to halt the cancer quickly.
The bottom line is that, as of now, he is not doing well.
Please pray for Tony, his wife, and his two girls. These kind of things seem so senseless, but God is in control and can provide the strength and comfort needed to fight through.
UPDATE: Tony’s losing battle with cancer ended this morning, as God chose to take him home. Please pray for his wife and children, as they will definitely need comfort only God can provide.
Pray for Jeffrey…
June 5th, 2008 | 4 Comments | Posted in » My Life, Pictures, Prayer Requests
Later today, Nancy and I will be taking our son, Jeffrey, to the hospital for some outpatient surgery. He’s fought problems with a clogged tear duct since he was about a year old, and despite previous surgery to correct the problem, we’ve got to go down that same road again. Hopefully this time the procedure will take like it’s supposed to, and we won’t have further problems down the road.
As surgery goes, it’s a minor procedure, taking about five minutes for doctors to insert a stint into the duct to open it up. It does, however, involve anesthesia to knock him out while they do the procedure, and that’s always something that’s difficult.
Please pray for Jeffrey today, as this definitely won’t be an experience he’ll enjoy. While he’ll have a MUCH better understanding of what’s going on as compared to last time, we don’t anticipate it being much fun for anyone. You might also pray for Grandma and the girls, as they’ll be hanging out together while we’re at the hospital.
Thanks!
HelpThePesinas.com
April 12th, 2008 | 2 Comments | Posted in » Church Stuff..., God at Work, In the News..., My Life, Prayer Requests
After quite a bit of thought and prayer (and a lot of encouragement from Jodi Brager’s contagious enthusiasm!), we’re launching an effort to help the Pesina family. Please check it out at HelpThePesinas.com.
We’ve heard a lot of encouraging things today, as Jodi has made a LOT of phone calls. We’ve heard that the landlord of the home the Pesinas lived in likes the family so much that they’re considering selling the lot to the Pesina family at a very reasonable price (if not flat-out donating it) to help the family get into a home of their own. We’ve heard that local media is willing to help promote our efforts to get them into a new home. We’ve heard from pastors in the area who are willing to share this need with their congregations and help out where possible. We’ve even had people come up out of the blue to give money to help!
It’s just amazing to watch God work.
We wait with anticipation to see what He’ll do each moment. Tomorrow will be an exciting day, as this need will be presented in churches across our area. To be honest, I’m not sure how we’ll handle it if we’re overwhelmed at the outpouring of support… but that’s the kind of problem we’d LOVE to have.
Anyway, news about the effort will shift to the new site from here forward.
Fellow bloggers? I hate to beg for help, but please promote this effort on your site if you’d be so kind!
Help for the Pesinas…
April 11th, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in » Church Stuff..., God at Work, In the News..., Prayer Requests
As I mentioned yesterday, a tornado touched down in St. Joseph last night, destroying the home of a family whose children have been attending our church. Today, my friend Jodi Brager and a number of others (including my wife Nancy) have been rallying to help them out.
It’s time to dream big, Christians. Be in prayer about this, but here’s something Jodi and I talked about tonight…
Ever seen Extreme Home Makeover? Or the work Habitat for Humanity does?
Why can’t we do this as the church? We have a need… a home for the Pesina family… we have a large number of people wanting to help… why can’t we rally to meet this family’s need and provide not just a place to live, but a home of their own? If ever there were a family in need, this is it… a husband, wife, and nine beautiful children.
Pray about it with me, Jodi, and others here in St. Joseph, and let’s see where God leads. Check back here or at Jodi’s blog for more as plans develop.
For now, here’s a few things of interest:
Donations are currently being taken to support the family. Southside Youth Outreach is coordinating this:
Southside Youth Outreach
P.O. Box 4382
St. Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 383-4315
News coverage:
- KQ2: “Family Escapes Toppled House”
- KQ2: “A Family Recovers Whatever’s Possible”
- St. Joe News Press: Strong Storms Pummel St. Joseph’s South Side
- St. Joe News Press: “Picking up the Pieces”
- (more to come later… KQ2 did a story on their 10:00 news that is not yet available online)
Storms in St. Joseph…
April 10th, 2008 | 3 Comments | Posted in » My Life, Prayer Requests
No Bible in a Year post tonight… it’s been a bit hectic around here!
We had a pretty severe storm pass through St. Joseph about 8:30, knocking out electricity to several thousand St. Joseph residents. Worse, the storm brought strong winds, and possibly a tornado, and damaged quite a few homes and businesses on the south side of our town.
The prayer request tonight is not just generic to those affected by the storm, but specific to a family whose home was destroyed by the storm. Their kids have been attending our church, so please lift them up in prayer tonight!
UPDATE: My friend Jodi Brager knows this family very well (she ministers to their kids through Southside Youth Outreach) and was with them last night following the storm. She shares more on her blog here. It truly is a miracle that all 11 members of this family survived!
Keep Praying for Us…
March 24th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in » My Life, Prayer Requests
Please keep praying for the Stickley family… all of us. Jeffrey, Jenna, Allison, Nancy and me.
You see, between the five of us, we’ve battled more than our fair share of illnesses in the last week… pneumonia (Allison and me), flu / sinus infections (Jeffrey, Jenna, and me), and now strep throat (Nancy). The end doesn’t appear to be in sight just yet, and we’re absolutely SICK of being sick.
Anyway, pray not only for our healing, but for endurance. Neither Nancy nor I have had a good night’s sleep in a week, and we’re simply worn out!
Pray for Allison (and me)
March 19th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in » My Life, Prayer Requests
Please pray for Allison and me. She was diagnosed with pneumonia yesterday, and I seem to have caught the bug too.
This has been anything but fun.
Update: Caelan is Cancer-Free!
March 6th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in » Prayer Requests
A couple weeks back, Alan Cross shared that his son, Caelan, may be experiencing cancer once again.
Today, he reports that the results from surgery to biopsy the suspect lymph node have been returned… Caelan is cancer-free!
This is awesome news… answered prayer for sure!
Pray for My Girls…
February 25th, 2008 | 2 Comments | Posted in » Prayer Requests
Please pray for my girls, Jenna and Allison. Both have come down with flu-like symptoms this evening. You might also include Nancy in your prayers as well, as she has her hands full taking care of them.
Pray for Caelan and the Cross Family!
February 21st, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in » Prayer Requests
Many of you who read this blog are familiar with the struggles Alan Cross and his family have dealt with as they’ve faced the horror of cancer with their youngest son, Caelan.
Please pray for them, and pray hard. Alan has shared tonight that Caelan’s cancer may have returned.
As a father, I can’t imagine facing this with one of my children, so please pray not only for Caelan’s healing, but also for the comfort that only God can provide to Alan, Erika, and their other children.
