By the Book Sunday School Class Prayer Requests for April 26th, 2009

Praises:
The Third Annual AWANA Grand Prix ran Saturday 4/25. Twenty-seven cars competed, and everyone had a wonderful time. Thanks to all who worked on the event, to T.J. Wheeler who organized, and to Andy Wheeler who worked the track, and to the parents and children who built, sanded, painted and cheered everyone on. Some of the cars are on display in the foyer of the church.
Andy Wheeler is up and about and caneless. He said he's done with physical therapy, and his new knee doesn't creak (unlike the other one). He's not doing the tango yet, but soon...
The Zerkles are back in town! Just a visit for now, but Eric has a job offer at the Pentagon and all four were looking at homes this weekend... Travel mercies for them as they return to Tucson, and we are all looking forward to having them come back to this church home to stay.

Prayers: Jerry Ellis is back home, recovering from a second heart attack this past week. He is doing better, but still has pain, weakness and shortness of breath. They have five stents in an artery! The exact cause of his illness is not known. Keep him, and Jacquie and Jeremy (wife and son), in your prayers.
Gail Ryder's daughter Raven is having a hard time with asthma, especially with all the pollen this season. She is getting a change of medication; please pray for recovery.
Dana Blanton's nephew is straightening out his legal situation with a plea bargain -- there are consequences, but his record will be expunged at age 18. Please pray for him and the family.
Claudia McManamey had both shoulders MRI'ed, and needs surgery for both torn rotator cuffs. At least this is remediable. Her first surgery is May 22.
Phillip Qualls mentioned his youngest brother, Tyrone Eads. He had an on-the-job injury and was fired; he sued and has now one both parts of his court case. Please pray that the employer doesn't continue to appeal and settles -- Tyrone has spent all his savings and needs medical help.
The Benfields' daughter Cassidy is being treated for asthma. She has had a serious, persistent cough for the last 2-3 weeks, and is using both a regular and emergency inhalers. Doctors are trying to see if this is an allergic reaction or something else -- please pray for a cure and for discernment by the doctors.
Bill Blecha (friend of Jim McManamey), who we have mentioned before, is suffering from late stage 2 esophageal cancer. Jim says the chemotherapy is very difficult for him, and he is suffering severe nausea. He has begun to consider discontinuing it. His doctors want him to finish the course of chemo before they will commit to surgery. Please pray for God's guidance and for a cure.

Please keep praying for the whole church, the leadership, and God's will in all the many projects we are undertaking.

By the Book Sunday School Class Prayer Requests for April 19th, 2009

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Praises: Doug Arterburn is recovering from throat surgery -- tonsils removed, and an abscess treated right behind the tonsils.
Patty Tucker's niece, Amy Bennett, took a one-way ticket to France without much in the way of financial resources. Latest news: she has found an art job and a studio apartment.
Tonia Benfield and the girls are back safely from Indiana.

Prayers: Jerry Ellis of the 8:30 a.m. service praise team continues to rest and recover. He still has a partial arterial blockage, and is having some weakness and shortness of breath. Keep him, and Jacquie (his wife), in your prayers.
Andy Wheeler continues physical therapy for his knee; he's had some swelling, but generally he's doing better.
Claudia McManamey is doing better at the moment after receiving cortisone shots for her shoulders. Doctors want to MRI her shoulder joints, worried that there might be something more going on.
Angie Blanton mentioned her dad -- his biopsy showed positive for prostate cancer. He will meet in May with his doctors to discuss treatment options.
Valerie Dinwiddie's dad's tumor is still inactive; they are dealing with possible infections.
Gail Ryder's foster child is adapting well at her home. He misses his family.  Pray for him, his family, and Gail's family.
Please keep praying for the whole church, the leadership, and God's will in all the many projects we are undertaking.

Prayer Requests from Sunday 4/12/09

• Doug Arterburn is recovering from minor throat surgery.
• Jerry Ellis continues to rest and recover. He still has an artery with 60-75% blockage currently being treated with medication.
• Andy continues physical therapy for his knee.
• Tonia Benfield, her mother, Jill, and the girls are all traveling to Indiana.
• Claudia is doing better at the moment after receiving cortisone shots for her shoulders.
• Gail Ryder has a foster child in her home. He misses his family. Pray for him, his family, and Gail's family.
• Patty Tucker's niece, Amy Bennett, took a one-way ticket to France without much financial resources.
• pray for the whole church, the leadership, and God's will in all the many projects we are undertaking.
  

Prayer Requests from Sunday 4/5/09

• Jerry Ellis is home recovering from a heart attack, he had 90% blockage, 3 stents were put in and he will be out of commission for a few weeks. Please pray for a speedy recovery and pray for jacquie and the family as well!
• Doug Shade is recovering from a kidney transplant.
• Pray for everyone traveling during Spring Break.
• Pray for VBS. Many preparations and many workers are needed!
• Susan's brother, John Callendar is being treated with radiation for skin cancer.
• Heather Atkinson's dad, jimmy Trussell has been on dialysis for 5 years. He is now on a kidney transplant list. Please pray for a donor!
• Harry Stickley's old high school friend Garnett, needs a bone marrow transplant urgently. His siblings do not match as possible donors. As a result, doctors are searching some national database for a match. Pray for a match for Garnett.

By the Book Sunday School class prayer requests for March 29th, 2009

Praises, travel mercies:
Heather Arterburn gave praises for the recovering health of their children, and for the prayers, wishes and help of the church membership during their illness.
We had a well-attended business meeting after services on Sunday.  The ministries all reported in; the church is fairly bustling with activity.  The finance committee reported that, to this point in the year, donations are keeping up with commitments.  We praise God for this church and its members.
The Kramers -- Craig and Eileen -- are on travel to Florida this week.
Mike Benfield's parents are coming into town this week, celebrating a 90th birthday.
The McManameys mentioned that daughter Tara has found a job at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina -- the neonatal ICU job she wanted.  Now husband Judd can focus on finishing his degree as he leaves the Marines.
Andy Wheeler is continuing to recover from knee surgery.  He had a bad day and a lot of time in the ER, but is home again and working hard on his physical therapy.
Phil Ridgeway and Susan Fitzhugh have survived a hard weekend.  He slid his motorcycle, and fell and hurt his shoulder; but it seems to be healing well.  Then Susan called him to say that the house was on fire!  Fortunately it was only a kitchen fire and it was rapidly extinguished with no significant damage.

Prayer requests:
Jerry Ellis (leader of the praise team at the 8:30 service) has suffered a heart attack, and is recovering at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Please pray for his recovery and for Jacquie, his wife.
John Clement has joined his wife in the sore jaw department -- he has a bunch of dental work, which began with some extractions and implant work on Monday.
Mike Benfield asked to add his cousin’s daughter (I guess that’s a second cousin), Makenzi Baxter, to our prayer list.  She's five years old and has been admitted to UVA Hospital with pneumonia.
Phil Ridgeway also mentioned his mother, Vicky, in the hospital with pneumonia.
Claudia McManamey asked that we keep a family member in prayer -- they are having to file for bankruptcy. Please keep praying for the families in our church that are suffering due to the current economic crisis, in particular folks who have lost their jobs due to layoffs.  Our brothers and sisters, and their neighbors and friends, are hurting...  The church's Family Needs ministry is working hard to try to help.
Those who came to Potomac Crest from Riverview Baptist will remember the Reverend Clyde Finley, Riverview's longtime pastor.  He's had a fall and bruised his hip, and is in the hospital in the Newport News area.
A couple of weeks ago we had mentioned Bill Blecha, friend of Jim McManamey.  He was at the hospital having something installed for chemotherapy, and suffered a heart attack (in addition to Stage 2 esophageal cancer).  Please pray for God's healing hand, and for the family.
Susan Fitzhugh mentioned a good friend of hers, John Callender, under treatment for skin cancer.

Announcements:
The church is looking for a keyboard or piano player to help with the praise team and the services.  Jacquie Ellis will have to care for her husband's recovery, and is having a lot of trouble with one arm and needs to stop playing.  If you know someone or are a keyboard person...
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:  
Don't forget to pray for our building effort and the faith of our congregation, all of us pulling together.