Prayer Needs
OUR CHURCH, RRCC
· The RRCC staff: Jimmy Horowitz, Mitch Maxted, Katie Maybaum, Randy Preston, Molly Salzwedel
· Our Guiding Board, Ministries Council, Elders, Deacons, & Ministries
· “Techies” Gary Collier, Dan Knight, Katie Maybaum, Tara Pollock, Randy Preston, Rod Walker
· Our Vacant Lot Task Force and Christian Church Homes, as they prayerfully consider possibilities
· The Sabbatical Task Force and all who will have additional responsibilities this summer, especially Anna Marie Blair and all of our clergy hosts
· Explorers, Open Circle, The Wired WORD and all of the RRCC study/fellowship opportunities, incl. the book groups and social justice study group
· 40 Days of Prayer and Faith Sharing - that the church may feel results of their prayers and want to continue so that others may become so involved
· Caring Hearts Prayer Group; Lunch Bunch, Shut-In Servers, Stephen Ministry
· Enable us to develop a passion for praying and increasing our tithes and offerings
· Our partnership with Shalom Seventh Day Adventist & Manantial de Vida congregations
· The visiting clergy—Rev. Al Walker, Rev. Steve Digby, Rev. Venessa Harmel, Rev. Andy Mangum, Rev. Chuck Kutz-Marks, and Rev. Christal Fisher
MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
· Barnett, Barbara – has been diagnosed with a melanoma to be removed soon
· Cueva, Rafael - his mother, Gladys passed on Friday
· Jackie Culbertson - family issues
· Greene, Emmiline – ongoing prayers of strength and healing and endurance for Emmiline and her family after the death of her son Judson
· Guilbeau, Cynthia and Rick – prayers that they adjust well to his living at The Auberge and her at home
· Johnston, Janette – has issues with a shoulder for which there will be multiple consultations
· Sherry, Bea – that she’ll make the most of her living situation at Franklin Park
· Sonnenberg, Georgeanna (Richland Springs) - no energy due to ongoing anemia, currently improving
· Walker, Lisa – awaiting approval for kidney transplant and dealing with blood clots which interfere with her receiving dialysis.
· Whitley, Charles - recuperating from broken arm
· Those who have and are recovering from Covid - Cratin, Katherine’s son, Jonathan Quick, his wife, Rosemarie, and their daughter, Astrid; Owen, Dan and Sandy;
· Those who are being treated for cancer - Nancy Fennimore’s niece Thresa; Barbara Graham’s son, Bob Weaver; Bob Jenkins’ sister, Janet; Steve and Amy Osteen’s brother-in-law, Mike Murphy; Gary and Amy Tucker’s brother, Terry; Phyllis Wilson’s sister, Jane Hudson; Anna Marie Blair’s Elgin friend, Linda Miller, who has multiple myeloma and will get a stem cell transplant
· Those who are healing from joint replacement surgeries - Tara Pollock’s dad; Kathleen Vercellino; Tasha York
· Those with ongoing health concerns - Barbara Barnett; Katherine Cratin’s son, Timothy Quick; Solomon Habtemarium; Darlia Hunt; Janette Johnston’s granddaughter, Izzy
· Those who are homebound and would so appreciate more visitors
· Those who want and need prayers but won’t ask for their publication
OTHER
· COVID-19 -- prayers for all who are working to increase the number of vaccinated and boosted people; for all health professionals
· All who don’t know Jesus
· Our military personnel and families
· Ukraine – under attack, refugees, diaspora
· All challenges related to health care access, climate change, confusing immigration policies, increasing gun violence, and racial injustice
· Students, their families, teachers, administrators, and staff. Our ongoing relationship with Union Hill Elementary and Hopewell Middle Schools
· The best for Pastor Mitch as he has the opportunity for rest and renewal.
· Blessings on each of our visiting ministers as they prepare, travel, and share their messages from God’s Word
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