By the Book Sunday School Class Prayer Requests for February 22nd, 2009

Remember the blog for prayer requests: http://pcbcbythebook.blogspot.com. We are currently adding the prayer requests to the blog, as well as sending them out via email. Eventually, we would hope to move the prayer requests completely to the blog. Please let Mike or John C. know if you are accessing the blog.

Praises:
Susan Fitzhugh reported her daughter Staci is back from travels and recovered from illness; however, she very kindly shared her germs with Susan. Susan had an interview this past week with another store chain, for what Philip described as a position with a better match to Susan's interests. She's hoping for an offer.
John Clement is done having a cold; Cathy is visiting her daughter Veronica for Mardi Gras weekend. Travel mercies for her swift and safe return.

Prayers:
Claudia McManamey is suffering from osteoarthritic pain. Due to other complications, she has had to stop using her arthritis medicine. Pray for comfort and for resolution of the other medical issues so she can resume using the arthritis medicine.
Phil Ridgeway mentioned that his nephew, who had been living with them, is going to Arizona to see his mom. Phil mentioned the nephew appears to be planning to come back, which Phil thinks would be best for him and he is praying for.
Jim McManamey asked for prayers for his sister Julie, who has just finished a course of radiation therapy for breast cancer, only to be told she also has thyroid cancer. Please pray for healing for burns from the radiation and from this new threat.
Anita Hampton strained her back at work a couple of days ago. She has pain and stiffness, and it makes for a hard day's work. Please pray with her for a speedy recovery.
Heather Arterburn asked for prayers for her and her husband. Saturday February 28th will be the second anniversary of their son's passing.

Announcements:
The Truth Project is meeting every Sunday evening at the McManamey home. Please see Jim McM. or John Flowers if you want to know more about the course. Jim mentioned that he will have to be away for this week's class.
Don't forget to contribute a quilt square for Gail Ryder's Family Square Quilt Project. The plan is to sew a quilt, have the men build a frame, and decorate part of the new addition with the quilt. Any moneys not used for the quilt will be added to the Building Fund.

Ongoing Prayers:
Please keep praying for God to work a miracle for Tom Carlson's dad. He's had some moderate, continuing progress (some days better than others), but the long-term prognosis is not good.
Don't forget to pray for our building effort and the faith of our congregation, all of us pulling together.

Prayer Requests from 2/15/09

Praises:

• We have concrete floors! Check out the PCBC Construction blog for the pics http://pcbcconstruction.blogspot.com
• The Valentine's Banquet was a huge success.
• Jim's meeting at work went well this week.
  

Prayers:

• John Clement is home sick. Pray for a speedy recovery.
  
• Jud is retiring. Pray for a smooth transition for the whole family and for God's will to be clear in their lives.
• Stacy Fitzhugh is traveling back to Kentucky by herself and she is sick as well. Pray for travel mercies and a quick recovery.
  
• Nora Springer's mom who lives in the Philippines is 93 and has health problems. Pray for comfort for her and the family.
• Dana's aunt has lung cancer and has only been given 3 months to live. Dana's dad is trying to take care of her. Please pray for them both.
• Betty Bohr is in Fairfax Hospital. She's been suffering from headaches and is undergoing tests. An MRI shows that sometime in the past she has had a mini-stroke.
• Lori Baker's mom passed away suddenly. Pray for the family, especially her dad, Larry Ingalls.
• Sylvia Barbour is having back surgery at Fairfax Hospital on Wednesday.

Two Additonal Requests

I received this info from Doug: Scott Eckley is in Fairfax Hospital with pancreatitis and will be there for 2 or 3 days. Please pray for him and his family.
...andn from Susan Fitzhugh: Please keep Phillip Ridgway in prayer. He has some family issues going on that are weighing heavily on him.

By the Book Sunday School Class Prayer Requests for February 8th, 2009

Mike Benfield has set up a prayer blog for prayer requests: http://pcbcbythebook.blogspot.com. We are currently adding the prayer requests to the blog, as well as sending them out via email. Eventually, we would hope to move the prayer requests completely to the blog. Please let Mike or John C. know if you are accessing the blog.

Praises:
Valerie Dinwiddie's father had his last chemotherapy treatment this past Thursday, and his doctors pronounced him in remission. They will check him again in 3 months.
Claudia McManamey offered praises. She had been suffering from near-constant headaches and migraines; she was diagnosed with a persistent sinus infection, has had antibiotics and a change in her regular medicine, and has now been headache-free for a couple of days!
PCBC members have started the Angel Food Ministry, providing low-cost food for members in need.
The AWANA Games will take place on Saturday, February 28. If you are interested in helping or cheering on our team, please talk with Wayne Moore or T.J. Wheeler.

Prayers:
John Jessup, our volunteer children's pastor, has asked for a temporary leave of absence to deal with some family matters and address personal priorities. He will be missed, and we will all be praying for guidance and wisdom for him in this difficult time.
Maria Mellencamp's husband has been diagnosed with throat cancer, and may have no more than six months to live. Please keep Maria and her family in your prayers.
Heather Arterburn asked for prayers for daughters Elly and Dana, battling something flulike.
Others with colds: Cathy Clement; Bobbi Queen's daughter Samantha.
Craig Kramer asked for prayers for his wife Eileen, also battling the flu.
Please keep the Vacation Bible School (VBS) in your prayers. The event will be in June; we will be looking for many children to participate, and of course for leaders. Volunteer orientation and child protection training will be offered between now and then.
Dana Blanton asked for continuing prayers for her family. She had mentioned her nephew's legal issues. They have not heard anything, and are still waiting 'for the ball to drop'; it's hard on the whole family.
Andy Wheeler is still healing from his surgery. He's had some swelling in his knees.
Please pray for our nation's economic recovery, and for Prince William's recovery in particular. Many people in our area are suffering.


Announcements:
Men's Bible study group started today. A women's study group is
starting next Sunday 2/15. Both will run at the church from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. The men's study will go for eight weeks.
The Truth Project is meeting every Sunday evening at the McManamey home. Please see Jim McM. or John Flowers if you want to know more about the course.
Don't forget to contribute a quilt square for Gail Ryder's Family Square Quilt Project. The plan is to sew a quilt, have the men build a frame, and decorate part of the new addition with the quilt. Any moneys not used for the quilt will be added to the Building Fund.

Ongoing Prayers:
Please keep praying for God to work a miracle for Tom Carlson's dad. He's had some moderate, continuing progress (some days better than others), but the long-term prognosis is not real good.
Please keep our youth group, and pastor Jason and Becky, in your prayers.
Keep AWANA in your prayers, and all the leaders and helpers. Help is always needed, with registration or with the activities.
Don't forget to pray for our building effort and the faith of our congregation, all of us pulling together.

By the Book Sunday School Class Prayer Requests for February 1st, 2009

Mike Benfield has set up a prayer blog for the prayer requests: http://pcbcbythebook.blogspot.com. We are currently adding the prayer requests to the blog, as well as sending them out via email. Eventually, we would hope to move the prayer requests completely to the blog.

Praises:
Andy Wheeler is continuing to heal, and was at the 8:30 a.m. service on Sunday.
Jim McManamey's brother Don had a biopsy, with negative results.
Lisa Qualls has successfully completed a two-week fast.
Susan Vladeanu mentioned she had been looking for a surgeon for a laparoscopic tubal procedure, and had finally found one. The planned date is 2/9; pray for success.

Prayers:
Please keep praying for God to work a miracle for Tom Carlson's dad. He's had some moderate, continuing progress (some days better than others), but the long-term prognosis is not real good.
Cathy Clement mentioned that a favorite high school teacher of hers, Mr. Bryant Fowler, had passed away suddenly. She asked for prayers for his wife, Lessie.
Jim McManamey mentioned a former high school classmate, Marge, who is diabetic, had been taken to the hospital on an emergency basis. The cause is unknown. Please pray for her recovery.
Claudia McManamey has been suffering from nearly continuous headaches for several weeks now, and her migraine medicine has not been helping. She is in a good deal of pain, and she is seeing a doctor this week.
Lisa Glasoe said her brother was suffering from kidney stones and related problems. The condition is very painful; doctors have just put in a stent, that may take care of the stones. Pray for his recovery.
Eileen Kramer babysits for a couple during the week. This week the couple separated. Please pray for them to get back together.
Anita Hampton mentioned a coworker, Alicia. Her mother is dying in their home country, and Alicia has had to go back to be with her. Please keep the family in your prayers.
Mike Benfield also mentioned a coworker, Nick Khazal. His mother had been living with them and taking care of their child. She suffered a heart attack recently. It was relatively mild, and she's now back home; but she is also beginning to have cognitive difficulties, and they will have to look for a place for her to be. He asked for prayers for the family.

Announcements:
A new men's Bible study group is starting next Sunday 2/8; today we also heard that a women's study group is starting the same day. Both will run at the church from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. The men's study will go for eight weeks.
The Truth Project is meeting every Sunday evening at the McManamey home. Please see Jim McM. or John Flowers if you want to know more about the course.
Don't forget to contribute a quilt square for Gail Ryder's Family Square Quilt Project. The plan is to sew a quilt, have the men build a frame, and decorate part of the new addition with the quilt. Any moneys not used
for the quilt will be added to the Building Fund.

Ongoing Prayers:
Please keep our youth group, and pastor Jason and Becky, in your prayers.
Keep AWANA in your prayers, and all the leaders and helpers. Help is always needed, with registration or with the activities.
Don't forget to pray for our building effort and the faith of our congregation, all of us pulling together.