By the Book Prayer Requests for Sunday1/30/2011

Praises, travel mercies:
We thank the Lord that everyone made it safely through last week's storm, even if aggravated. We pray for those who have lost power; not everyone has had it restored, even tonight (Monday night). Larry Springer was out of power for two days, but he had much backup.

Prayer requests:
Sue Fitzhugh asked for continued prayers for her coworker, Raquel. She had tests, and the results showed she has a liver disease known as TSGS; her liver is not filtering as it should. She is too weak to work, worried about caring for her 4-year-old daughter (Margo). On the good side, Sue reports her long-term boyfriend is finally talking about marriage.
Sue and Phil Ridgway asked for prayers as they work out their own marriage arrangements. A praise: his house is almost ready to rent.
We continue to pray for Keith Holloman of our church. His mother suffered a stroke, and he traveled down last Sunday to see her. She was sent home; Keith has now found a rehabilitation facility for her. Pray for travel mercies as he returns to Woodbridge and for his mother (Peggy)'s recovery.
Dee Stayner asks us to continue praying for her daughter Kristy. She is going through divorce including issues with the husband and her daughter.
Gail Ryder says she still has the two foster children, but they may soon be returning to their family (though not to the parents). She is coping and the children are doing better, but it's hard.
Larry Springer asked for prayers for the family of a friend from his former church's Bible study group. Stan Post was 94 when he fell; he broke his hip, and they tried for a full replacement. He died two days after the surgery.
We continue to pray for Clementina Zelaya, a cancer victim; she needs to find a home for herself and her daughter. [See Bill King if you have any ideas to help.] We also continue to pray for the Bolton family (Jason passed his CDL exam, is on probation, and has a job). We pray for the family to continue healing.
John Flowers asked for prayers for his family as they work on the family's home/work/church balance.
Sue Fitzhugh asked for prayers for guidance for her older daughter Stacy. She is trying to decide between finishing her Bachelor's degree program and going on to graduate school, or going into a different program that leads to two Bachelor's degrees (and takes a year longer).
We continue to lift up in prayer Cathy Clement's sister-in-law's mother, Ann Hollenbeck, for lung cancer. Also Gina McDonald's friend Misty and her family (house fire). Phil Ridgway -- continued prayers for comfort for his friend James, on the loss of his wife; and for Bill Rickard, battling leukemia. He is reacting strongly to his treatment and is in much pain and discomfort.
Also, please continue to pray for our neighbors with money or job troubles in Woodbridge and Prince William County.