By the Book Prayer Requests for Sunday1/9/2011

Praises, travel mercies:
Travel mercies for Rhonda Pierce's daughter Brittney, driving back home to North Carolina ahead of the storm. And also for everyone coming back from vacation.
Gail Ryder said her foster children are doing better; the four-year-old still has some anger issues, but the baby is a delight.
Claudia McManamey gave praises for her continued recovery toward a normal life; she has decided to ignore the frowns of her neurologist, who thinks her lower-body nerve conduction is not yet fully recovered.
Stacie Barker, a missionary in South Africa adopted by the Faith Builders Sunday School class, came and talked to both services on Sunday, and they organized a potluck after the 11 a.m. service. Much fellowship, and much food. We thank the Lord for Stacie and her dedication to spreading the Good Word.

Prayer requests:
We lift up in prayer the families of those killed and the wounded victims of the shooting this past Saturday in Tucson, Arizona.
Claudia McManamey asked for continued prayers for her husband, Jim. His doctors so far say he doesn't have kidney problems; but he needs more blood work, and there is no diagnosis yet.
John Flowers asked for prayers for the family living next door to them -- the Hickses, battling relationship issues.
Susan Fitzhugh asked for prayers for her friend Donna; she is recovering from back surgery, now at home and doing better, but going stir crazy from not being able to go out.
Larry Springer asked for prayers for a friend from his Bible study group (at a former church): Stan Post is 94, and his body's systems are basically shutting down. He asks for comfort for Stan and his family.
Gina McDonald asked for prayers for her stepfather. He has had back surgery, fused disks and a steel rod. He is recovering, but he is worried about his livelihood -- he paints cars for a living, and he may not have the freedom of motion he would need to keep that job.
Phil Ridgway asked for continued prayer for his father in California. He sees a specialist this Monday.
We continue to pray for the Bolton family (Jason is now back home); and for Bill Rickard, battling leukemia.

Also, please continue to pray for our neighbors with money or job troubles in Woodbridge and Prince William County.