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Praying for the Peace Church body

Peace Church Praying Community, here is a new section, to be praying for the whole church community where we will focus on one key aspect of who God has called us to be as a church. This week we want to remind you that we are:

Gospel Centered

One of the primary characteristics of Peace Church is that we are Gospel Centered. Let’s join together and pray this week for people to be drawn to hear God’s Word and for their hearts to be softened to receive the hope we have in Christ. That people would understand that salvation is not by works (us being “good enough”) but by Grace through Faith in Jesus’ work on the cross. Pray that each member of Peace would be given opportunity during the week to share their faith with others; to communicate the hope they have in Christ, and give testimony to God’s work in their lives by the fruit of the Spirit as they interact with neighbors, coworkers and family members.

Today's New or Time-Sensitive Update

People who are dealing with cancer

Steve Cowgill

Betty Oosterhouse

Stacy Smith

Diane Sprole

Tarah Sproul

Gina Weaver

Long-term care

Lee Pipe

Hospice

Grieving
Kim Jenison - Rod passed January 10

Helen Folkersma - Arnie passed January 17

Roger Weise

May 14

Roger's dad passed away earlier this week. The funeral service will be Friday in Alpena, MI.  Please keep Roger, Cathy, and their family in your prayers.

New Births/Adoptions

Church family, we want to be aware of your new additions. We would love it if you could let us know when your family has expanded. Thank you!

Praises

Marilyn Borst

May 30

Marilyn is home recovering and is feeling pretty good. Thanks everyone for their prayers!

(Original Request May 29)

After having pneumonia last week, Marilyn was admitted to Blodgett Hospital today with blood clots in her lungs.

Sandy Donker

May 26

Praise the Lord, Sandy is cancer-free! 

Physical needs 

Hadley DeGroote

May 28

Please be in prayer for Hadley a 7 yr old, as she faces open heart surgery on June 17th.  Pray for wisdom for the doctors and minimal pain in recovery.  Pray for peace of mind for her loved ones.  Parents Trevor and Anna DeGroote, grandparents Jeff & Carmen DeGrooote and great grandparents, Ernie and Darlene DeGroote.

Gina Weaver

Update May 22

Update from Christopher and Gina’s Weaver. Doctors say she will be in the ICU for weeks to months. CT Scan shows much worsening of the lungs. Prayers for God's presence as she laments lost future plans. Prayers also for her family as they seek to support and care for Gina.

(Original Request May 20)

Gina Weaver who is in the ICU on oxygen can't seem to get oxygen levels to stay up without it, and any kind of exertion like sitting up in bed causes her blood ox to plummet into the 80s and even into the 70s. No treatment plan is in place yet for her current symptoms as she continues fighting cancer. Christopher is asking for any all prayer warriors to join them. Gina has expressed she is scared but yesterday she was ready to go home to her Maker. Pray for a stabilization of her O2 levels, for healing in her lungs and God's peace and comfort for the whole family.

Tarah Sproul

Update May 20
Tarah is now receiving palliative care. Pray for lack of pain, for God's presence and comfort during this time as she faces each new day

Update: May 13

Here’s the update from Brian about yesterday's CT scan.  The good news is there are no blockages… the bad news is that it’s the cancer growing inside her that’s causing her liver enzymes to be so high.  Because of this, she can’t start the clinical trial she was supposed to start today, Thursday.  I appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

Gin Mulder

Update May 12

Gin is continuing to progress and get stronger. 

(Original Request April 10)

On April 6th Gin was involved in a rollover car accident - Praising the Lord for no life threatening injuries, but she is still in the hospital with 6 fractures to heal from. Gin was moved to Mary Free Bed. Continue to pray for patience and strength! (April 29) Gin is recovering at home. Prayers for complete healing. 

Murry Burgess

May 13

Murry is home and feeling better. MRI scheduled for next week. Prayer for no abnormalities on his kidney.

(Original request May 11 )Murry was hospitalized due to diverticulitis with a perforation of the colon and sepsis.  The CT scan that diagnosed the diverticulitis also revealed a 3.4 cm lesion on Murry’s right kidney. It is very possible that the lesion is benign, but there is also a possibility that it could be malignant. Please pray for continued healing, wisdom for the doctors, and peace and patience for Murry and Liz as they wait for answers.

David Minnaard

Update May 20

Rick is  scheduled for the liver biopsy on next Tuesday, the 26th.  After results are reviewed they will determine the next step of treatment, likely soon after.  Please pray for their wisdom and for the presence of our dear Lord to guide his healing.

(Original Request May 8)

My brother Rick, after esophageal cancer treatment now has a mass in his liver suspected to be similar and has a biopsy scheduled next week.  Please pray for Rick as he also suffers from severe depression and anxiety.  Pray for his peace and submission to God's will.

Rob & Paige Docter's Niece, Teagen

Update May 22
Rob and Paige Docter's 5 month old niece Teagan had surgery to correct her valve and heart wall last Friday. The surgery went well, but this week they have been monitoring fluid buildup that has had Teagan on and off breathing tubes. Wednesday she was move to a step down unit. Praise God for successful surgery and please continue to pray for her healing and recovery. 

(Original Request Feb 27)

Please be in prayer for Rob and Paige Docter's niece, Teagen. She was born in December with Down's Syndrome and a hole in her heart. She has been admitted to the hospital with due to difficulty breathing. Please pray for guidance for the doctors and peace for the family as they determine next steps for little Teagen. April 10 Teagan has been released from the hospital and is stable. 

In Assisted Living

Missionary Request

The Pribbles

May 30

We packed and drove to the upper bridge to Jordan this past week (about two hours northeast of Jerusalem), only to discover that the bridge had been closed for vehicle transit. Other border-crossing options were cancelled as more border closures were announced later that day. As we have a flight to catch in Amman on Monday, we ask for prayer that the bridge will be open tomorrow. Pray for the Lord's guidance and presence as our family travels during these unsteady times.

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