Snack Schedule

5/31/09 Phillip Ridgway & Susan Fitzhugh
6/7/09 John Clement
6/14/09 Rhonda Pierce
6/21/09 Mandy Kennedy
6/28/09 Doug & Lillian Shank
7/5/09 Jim & Claudia McManamey

By the Book Sunday School Class: Prayer Requests for Sunday 5/24/09

Praises: 
Claudia McManamey had her first shoulder surgery this past Friday.  She is recovering well, although she wasn't yet up to going out today.
We ask travel mercies for all our Memorial Day travelers.
We give thanks for the servicemen and -women actively defending our country, and we remember all those who have given their lives to preserve our country's liberties.
Anita Hampton and Lisa Qualls offered praises for Phil's brother Tyrone Eads, who had been suffering from a job-related injury and battling his employer. A court settlement has given him a payment for medical expenses and back pay; he had been at the end of his resources.

Prayers: 
One of our church members, Toni Reynolds, had a serious car accident on Tuesday evening, and is in Inova Fairfax with a broken collarbone, a dislocated hip, and a broken jaw. She will be released to a rehabilitation center this week. Please keep her, her husband Vaughn, and children Chelsea & Taylor in your prayers for full recovery and for support for the family.
Valerie Dinwiddie asked for continuing prayers for her dad's healing.  In addition to congestive pulmonary disease and his recovery from lung cancer, he has been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and medicine has not brought it under control yet.  His next PET scan will be this coming Tuesday. 
Anita Hampton asked for prayers for continued healing: a pallet landed on her right knee, and she's had some bruising, swelling and soreness. Both sisters asked for prayers for their grandmother, Roberta Smalls. Her doctors are concerned about potential for kidney failure and want to put in a portal in her arm in case of a need for emergency dialysis. She's not feeling sick and is resisting. Please pray for her to make the right decision -- she is 85 and very active.
The Bohr/Gillespie clan has had a difficult week. Betty Bohr (Leanne Gillespie's mother) had just returned from traveling to the funeral of her sister when she received a call that a brother had suffered kidney failure. Please pray for recovery and peace for the family.
Raven, Gail Ryder's daughter, is facing knee surgery on Thursday, to repair torn ligaments from sports. Please pray for a strong recovery.
 
Please pray for our VBS effort (Vacation Bible School).  A lot of positions are filled, but we still need more workers, and we also need a way to feed them, and nursery help.

Let's not forget to pray for people in economic distress in our own church and neighborhoods.   Also, please keep praying for the whole church, the leadership, and for God's will in all the many projects we are undertaking.

Announcements:   Our Sunday School class has accepted responsibility for one night's meals at the Hilda Barg shelter in early June.  We have Tuesday June 9.  We've decided on Mexican food, and have started to circulate a sign-up list. John Clement will send around a list to the class emails; to help please reply, or please get in touch with John Clement at john.clement@ed.gov or 202-270-6669.
And don't forget, we are still collecting Bibles and Christian books to send to India to the IBL.

By the Book Sunday School Class: Prayer Requests for Sunday 5/17/09

Praises: 
John Flowers mentioned his son JK, who has graduated from his program in counseling and is engaged! Ms. Crystal Pough is his intended bride, and she has just met the family. JK will be going on a mission trip; please keep him in your prayers as he tries to round up the funds he will need.
He will be returning to the area (and to Potomac Crest) very shortly.
Travel mercies for Rhonda Pierce's husband, on the road this week.
Saturday was very busy at PCBC. Praises for: the youth's yard sale, which raised over $700; the 2nd Annual 90-in-90 motorcycle ride, with fourteen bikes and good weather; and both softball teams hard at play.

Prayers: 
One of our church members, Tonja Reynolds, had a serious car accident on Tuesday evening, and is in Inova Fairfax with a broken collarbone, a bruised hip and other injuries. She was fortunate it wasn't worse; she is estimated to have to be in the hospital for two weeks. Please pray for her recovery.
Valerie Dinwiddie asked for prayers for her dad's healing. In addition to congestive pulmonary disease and his recovery from lung cancer, he has now been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. His doctors are trying to decide what medicine he can take.
Claudia McManamey is facing shoulder surgery this coming Friday. She was not feeling well this morning, as though a cold was coming on. We pray she will not have to postpone the surgery; she is in considerable pain.
Also, for the McManamey's grandson Ryan -- his brother said he has been "sick, then not sick, then sick again" for a while, and asked that we pray for his healing. 
Please pray for our VBS effort (Vacation Bible School). A lot of positions are filled, but we still need more workers, and we also need a way to feed them, and nursery help. In a related vein, the last meeting of AWANA for the year was this Wednesday, and Sunday May 31 at 4 p.m. is the awards ceremony. Please consider attending and supporting this effort; we registered 109 children, of which 75 or so attend every week.
Please continue to keep Hannibal Carver (Angie Blanton's dad) in your prayers; he is facing surgery to remove his prostate for cancer.  Pray for success in treatment.  Also, the Blanton's son Jacob is still suffering with headaches (for a month now) and is now scheduled to see a pediatric neurologist in early June.
Lillian Shank mentioned that her mother, Colleen Crocker, is now out of the hospital and recovering at home. Please pray for Lillian's mom and dad.
Let's not forget to pray for people in economic distress right in our own neighborhoods.   Also, please keep praying for the whole church, the leadership, and for God's will in all the many projects we are undertaking.

Announcements:  The Mission ministry has asked if each Sunday School class will take one night's meals at the Hilda Barg shelter in early June. More details soon. I think our class have Tuesday June 9. If anyone is up for helping with this task, please get in touch with John Clement at john.clement@ed.gov or 202-270-6669.
And don't forget, we are still collecting Bibles and Christian books to send to India to the IBL.

By the Book Sunday School Class: Prayer Requests for Sunday 5/10/09

Praises: 
Larry Springer mentioned his son, graduating as a nurse and has a job at Mary Washington Hospital -- right where he wanted to be. Also, daughter-in-law is scheduled to have a baby in mid-June. Larry says this is their tenth grandchild!
Patty Tucker mentioned her niece Amy Bennett, now back home after an adventurous trip to France.
Ted and Dana Lavigne's baby girl, born Wednesday May 6, 7 1/2 pounds!
Travel mercies for Dave Arterburn, on the road for five days this week.
   
Prayers: 
Patty Tucker asked for prayers for her sons' football coach, Travis Tull, who lost his wife Shawnee on Friday 5/1. She was 35 years old and healthy; they have three sons under 10. She died very suddenly - she had "flu-like" symptoms on Tuesday and passed away in the hospital on Friday. Please pray for the Lord to help sustain the family.
Our friends the Zerkles are committed to returning to Virginia -- Eric accepted the Pentagon job.  They have not yet been able to find a house to buy (still working toward living in their old neighborhood). They're also trying for a temporary rental.  Pray for everything to go smoothly for them.
Pray for continued recovery for Jerry Ellis, and for Jacquie his wife. Jerry is getting a follow-up CT scan this coming Wednesday; his condition is still a bit of a mystery.
Hannibal Carver (Angie Blanton's dad) is facing surgery to remove his prostate for cancer.  Pray for success in treatment.  Also, the Blanton's son Jacob has been suffering with headaches for three weeks and is now scheduled to see a pediatric neurologist in early June.
Visitors to our class, Doug and Lillian Shank. She mentioned her mother, Colleen Crocker, in the hospital for the third time this year.

Let's not forget to pray for people in economic distress right in our own neighborhoods.  Also, please keep praying for the whole church, the leadership, and for God's will in all the many projects we are undertaking.

Announcements: next Saturday May 16th will be busy, with the 90-in-90 Cycle Ride (the second annual! They're hoping for as many as 40 riders.), the Youth yard sale (bring stuff!), and we're also collecting Bibles to send to India.

By the Book Sunday School Class Prayer Requests for Sunday, May 3, 2009

The prayer requests are posted on the blog at http:pcbcbythebook.blogspot.com.  Please check them out there so you can see how God is working in our lives!

Praises:  Jerry Ellis, recovering from two heart attacks and multiple arterial stents, came to the 8:30 a.m. service today!  He is recovering well, but doctors still don't know why he's had pain when the stents went in.  Please keep him in your prayers, as well as his family.
Larry Springer mentioned his son, graduating as a nurse and has a job at Mary Washington Hospital.
Andy Wheeler is done with physical therapy for his knee; he's had some swelling, but generally he's continuing to improve.
The Zerkles, visiting last week, put a contract on a house (five doors away from where they used to live!).  Pray for everything to go smoothly for them.
 
Prayers:  Lisa Glasoe mentioned her cousin John, living in Kansas City; he has prostate cancer that has spread, and they have done all (radiation, chemo, surgery) they can for him.  Doctors give him perhaps two years.
Hannibal Carver (Angie Blanton's dad) also has prostate cancer -- he was to meet his doctor for decisions on treatment today.  Pray for success in treatment.  Also, Jacob Blanton has been suffering with headaches for three weeks -- pray it's nothing worse than allergies.
Patty Tucker asked that we please add Karen Cohen to our prayer list. She has Stage 4 cancer that has spread to her bones. Karen needs healing of the heart and body.
Philip Ridgway mentioned his brother and his dad.  His brother has gone to Los Angeles to help his dad let go of a lot of clutter in his apartment. Pray for the brother's compassion to help reduce tension and stress with his father as they work together -- they need to clean up dad's old place; he has a place to move to, but without all his stuff.
Claudia McManamey mentioned she is facing a rough week -- she has a whole week of night shifts, and won't see her husband pretty much for the week.  Also, she asked for prayers for her daughter (Dawn) and her daughter's family (husband John, daughter Catherine, 16)-- they are losing their home due to foreclosure.  Their income is 15% of what it used to be.  They have a place to move to, but it is very hard for them. Dawn is working and also trying to finish a degree, and is the main source of income for them at this point.
A number of people asked for prayers for people in economic distress.  Cathy Clement mentioned a work situation; she has to let an employee go who is a single mother.  She's given her plenty of notice and opportunities to go for training and find another job, but it's still hard.  John Flowers also mentioned that his employer is having to cut overhead by 10%; they are trying to avoid layoffs, but it's difficult.

Also, we ask for prayers for people going through the H1N1 flu, and for those with children attending schools in Maryland that have had to close -- it's hard on the parents, since they have to take off work to take care of them.

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