Prayer

Scott J De Vight

Update on my cancer/immunotherapy. In mid-November, I started to experience one (of many potential) side-effects of my treatment: Ulcerative Colitis (UC). It is causes inflammation and ulcers (sores) in your digestive tract. We suspended my treatment and focused on addressing the UC. After ~10 weeks of steady but very gradual improvement, I have experienced notable progress in the last week or so. SO VERY THANKFUL!!!

I have an appt mid-Feb with my Oncologist, but it is likely that I will not resume my treatment as after having UC, the likelihood of it returning (if I resume my treatment) is quite high - and the cancer risk, at present, is not indicating further treatment is necessary. So, on we go – day by day.

Thank you so much for your prayers, thoughts and concern.

Received: February 3, 2021

Scott J De Vight

Thank you for your continued interest, concern and especially prayers regarding my cancer treatments. Thus far, I've had 4 of 17 (every 3 wks). My labs have been stable and side effects minimal. My CT scan from last week detected no cancer. Day by day, resting in God's faithfulness and goodness.

Received: December 13, 2020

Larry Byrne

Please pray for the Olson family, as they (Lori, Eric and Jadon) are in varying stages of recovery from Covid 19. Eric is having an especially difficult time recovering. He is at home, but hasn't been able to leave his bed much.

Received: December 8, 2020

Larry Byrne

Please pray for Justin and Sarah Jones and their unborn child Asher. For those that don't know the Jones', Justin attended and was active serving at Crossway for several years before moving to North Carolina. Sarah has been diagnosed with gestational hypertension / preeclampsia and is currently hospitalized. Here's a summary of their situation:

The doctors want the baby to remain in Sarah's womb for as long as possible, with the ultimate goal being 37 weeks (they will be 30 weeks this coming Thursday). The intermediate goal is 34 weeks but he (Asher) would be taken anywhere along the way if things turned for the worse. Sarah also has limited lung capacity due to nerve damage from her pacemaker surgery last year so shortness of breath is an issue as Asher is growing.

Shortly after admission to the hospital they were told that they might need to remain hospitalized till the delivery, but she has responded very well to treatments, and there is a chance of returning home as early as tomorrow. With them living 2 hours from the hospital, they ask we pray for wisdom regarding this decision. The last thing they want is to go home prematurely, though they'd obviously rather be there than the hospital.

Please join them in praying that the blood pressure medication works indefinitely and for everything to remain normal until c-section scheduled for 37 weeks, as well for Asher to continue growing and in the interim. In Justin's words, "and if that is not God's plan, to have peace and trust in Him and the Dr's. wisdom."

Received: October 13, 2020

Susan Ramones

Our daughter and her family are moving from CA to Utah (at least temporarily) since our son in law lost his job due to the Covid-19 economic downturn. I have been praying that God would

1-use this event to bring them the truth about HIS identity, and place them in the company of Christians who would speak truth to them. (they practice Mormonism) Obviously going to a predominantly Mormon state is not what I would choose, but God is all powerful, all merciful, all wise, and I will trust in His providence always.

2-Caitie is battling significant anxiety over this move, and the economic impact, so prayer that she will have peace and calm, and God will meet her in this anxiety with a miracle of faith and truth!

Thank you so much!

Received: August 28, 2020