First Baptist Church - Smithfield NC - Young Adult I

PRAYER REQUESTS - November 13, 2011

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Please remember the following in your prayers:
**Family of Jan Berry

**Neal & Rachel Council (David's Mom & Dad) Please pray for healing for Neal. Pray for patience and strength for Rachel as she cares for Neal during his recovery.

**Hope Jordan - Hope was diagnosed with a lazy right eye. She has new glasses and a patch she must wear at least 8 hours a day. Please pray for Hope as she becomes accustomed to wearing glasses and pray for kindness from classmates as they get accustomed to seeing Hope with the patch and glasses.

PRAISE++Nikki Crumley arriving safely home from Kentucky.

PRAYER REQUESTS - November 6, 2011

2011-11-06T20:12:00.003-05:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Renee Wooters & Family - please pray for Renee and the whole family as they deal with the loss of Renee's father.

**Doug Strickland - Doug had a massive stroke(basil) on Tuesday of last week. God performed a miracle in Doug and he has been improving every day. He has been sitting up, talking and walking. Please pray for Doug's continued improvement and PRAISE GOD for the miracle performed this week.

**Natalie(Angela's cousin) -Prayer request posted by Judy Williams: Natalie and baby doing very well. If baby doesn't come by week 39, labor will be induced the week after Christmas. We praise God for the fact that the baby is 3.7 lbs and that she is strong on all fronts. Natalie continues to feel good and knows her peace and joy are an answer to the many prayers that have been prayed on her behalf. Another important answer to prayer is that she has been approved for the state health insurance for her and the baby and that it is reasonably priced.

As it gets closer to time, Natalie is starting to worry about the specifics of what the baby will have to go through related to the bowel repair and recovery. In addition to knowing that she will deliver the baby at Forsyth Hospital in Winston-Salem and immediately a transport team will take the baby to Wake Forest Baptist Hospital to the neonatal intensive care unit. Our plan is that I will go with the baby to the other hospital. I am willing to go but it will be difficult to leave "my baby" in the other hospital.

Natalie and I discussed how God has been preparing us for this journey for a long time. We still need your prayers and treasure them. Thank you for your continued prayers.

Requests:
Continued protection for the baby and Natalie.

That Dr. Mertz will be on call when she delivers if it is God's will.

PRAYER REQUEST - October 30, 2011

2011-10-31T21:05:00.005-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Neal Council - David's Father fell on Friday, fractured his wrist and a bone in his leg. Pray for strength and good spirits for Neal and patience for Rachel(David's Mom).

**Becky Blackmon - Pray for answers from the doctors about her heart condition.

**Jordi Jordan - Pray for Jordi to not loose his temper in a complicated situation.

**Luke - A four or five year old who lives in Four Oaks who has been diagnosed with Lukemia.

PRAISE
++Cynthia Vetrano - Procedure performed in June has been a success!

PRAYER REQUESTS - October 23, 2011

2011-10-24T11:07:00.003-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Becky Blackmon - Becky had a change to her medication and will go back for more tests and possibly an ablation on her heart. Pray for the correct diagnosis and treatment.

**Jeanette Blackmon - Jeanette was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Please pray for her to have the desire to want to exercise.

**Rose Barbour - Rose has been fighting brain cancer for several years. Tests were run within the last week and it has been discovered that Rose has cancer in her stomach and esophagus. Rose will have surgery soon. Please pray for successful surgery and for strength for Rose as she continues to fight this new battle.

**Dick Oates - Please pray Dick, he has cancer and it is terminal. Pray for peace and comfort.

**Cindy Baker's Dad - He was diagnosed with lung cancer. Please pray for strength to fight the cancer.

**Friend of Cynthia's Grandmother - Diagnosed with cancer, please pray for strength to battle the cancer.

**Cynthia's Babysitter's Mother - Diagnosed with cancer, please pray for strength to battle the cancer.

Praises:

++Laura Fite's tests results were good. No sign of recurring cancer.

++Caswell participants arrived safely at home. (website to view videos Angela mentioned in Sunday school: www.iamsecond.com )

Prayer Requests - October 16, 2011

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Please keep the following in your prayers this week:

**Mike Wooters and others from our church are going to Aurora tomorrow to work at South Creek Missionary Baptist Church (Shannon's grandmother's church). Please pray for safe travel and a safe worksite.

**Shannon - pray for continued healing from a minor, elected, surgical procedure.

Prayer Request - October 9, 2011

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Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Troy Mitchell's family - Troy Mitchell was killed in a car accident on the new Hwy 70 bypass around Clayton. He has two children. Their mother was killed in a car accident about a year ago.

**Laura Fite - Phillip Blackmon's sister is having a CAT scan run soon. Please pray for peace for Laura and for a clear scan.

Praise!

++Anna Beth Blackmon's test results came back normal.

PRAYER REQUESTS - September 25, 2011

2011-09-25T21:37:00.003-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Nick Baker had surgery to straighten his spine on September 20th. The surgery was a success. Please continue to pray for healing and for pain relief during his recovery.

PRAYER REQUEST - September 11, 2011

2011-09-12T20:08:00.004-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:
**David Council - safe travel to England(Praise, he's there) and safe travel home on Saturday the 17th.

**Cory Harrison - continue to pray for God's will to be done and for Cory to grow stronger every day.

**Ken Williams - pray for peace in his retirement and for improvement in his vision.

**All 6th graders as they transition to Middle school.

**Kindergartener's first full week of school this week.

**Jordi Jordan - silent request, pray for God's will.

**Remember the victims and their family of 9/11.

**Nick Baker - Surgery scheduled for September 20th.

PRAISES
++Mike Wooters parents celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary.
++Mike & Renee Wooters celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary on Sept. 10.

PRAYER REQUEST - August 21, 2011

2011-08-22T07:24:00.003-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Ken Williams - Pray for Ken to get some answers from the doctors concerning the loss of vision in his right(?) eye.

**Back to School - Pray for all students, teachers, and staff as they go back to school this week. Pray for strength to resist the temptation of peer pressure and for good study habits.

PRAISES

++Cory Harrison is improving each day(PTL). Continue to pray for him and the family as they make trips to the hospital to visit and help take care of him.

++Chloe Vann - all tests for bladder reflux came back negative. No further testing is required! Praise the Lord!

PRAYER REQUESTS - August 7, 2011

2011-08-08T20:12:00.006-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:
**Cory Harrison - pray for Cory's recovery and for all of his siblings and parents.

**All teenage drivers, new drivers and experienced drivers. Pray for these teenagers as they learn to drive and practice driving with many distractions. Pray for safety and for the teenagers to take the responsibility of driving seriously.

**Chloe Vann - Appointment with Pediatric Urologist for Urinary Reflux issues. Please pray for peace for Chloe at the appointment and for any tests they may want to perform.

**Danny Pain (brother of Logan Vann's teacher) Danny has colon cancer. Please pray for comfort and peace and for as little suffering as possible.

PRAYER REQUESTS - July 31, 2011

2011-08-01T14:40:00.002-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers this week:

**Cory Harrison and family - Cory arrived at RDU Monday morning around 6am. Continue to pray for Cory and the whole family.

**Joe Salas and family - Please pray for peace and for strength during this uncertain time.

**Nikki & Margie traveling to Washington, DC this week. Pray for safe travel.

PRAISE
++Youth group home from a wonderful experience in Boston.

PRAYER REQUESTS - July 24, 2011

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Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Safe travel for the youths and adults in Boston.

**Pray for Willis Blackmon to be placed with the right teacher this school year.

**Emily Wooters - pray for her to be strong while her Mom is away in Boston.

**A Youth in our church who needs to hear God's voice. Pray for God to speak to this youth by whatever means necessary.

**Cory Harrison - continue to pray for God's will to be done.

PRAISES

++Lynn Burrell's scan came back showing no new growths!

++Cory Harrison has received an anonymous donation to bring him home.

PRAYER REQUESTS - July 17, 2011

2011-07-18T11:25:00.002-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayer requests this week:

**Youth group leaving for Boston on Saturday, July 23rd. Several youths and 1 adult(Renee)from our class will be participating in this mission trip. Please pray for all of the participants to have safe travel (charter bus, 12 to 15 hours)and that the youth will open their hearts to serve and learn more about how they can serve Jesus every day.

PRAYER REQUESTS - June 26, 2011

2011-06-27T19:46:00.006-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Vacation Bible School this week!

**Lisa & Donnie - Alyssa will be gone this week to camp. Pray for Lisa & Donnie as they adjust to a week without Alyssa.

**Jeanette's Dad had his 67th birthday last weekend(Father's Day). Pray for him to have the strength to withstand the heat.

Praises!

++Belize group home safely.

PRAYER REQUEST S - June 19, 2011

2011-06-20T11:16:00.002-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Cory Harrison - Pray for healing, strength to tackle any hurdles that may come his way and for Casey as she takes care of him in Spain.

**Belize participants - Pray for the locals to see Jesus in our youth and adults and pray for safe travel home on Saturday.

**Vacation Bible School, Choir Camp, & Mission Serve - pray for the workers and the kids as they take a week to learn more about Jesus and serve others.

**Freddie Lempe - please continue to pray for Freddie. He had surgery last week to remove part of his left lung.

Prayer Requests - June 12, 2011

2011-06-12T21:39:00.000-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Cory Harrison - Cory is still in the hospital in Spain. Please pray for God's will and for strength for the family to support Cory.

**Freddie Lempe - Freddie is still in ICU at Wake Med. His condition has changed much in the last few weeks. The doctors are suggesting he may need to have one or both lungs removed. Pray for God's will and for strength for Freddie's father and grandmother.

**Mission trips leaving this week: GA's - Mundo Vista, leaves Monday. PassportKids - Wingate, leaves Wednesday. Belize, leaves Saturday(18th). Pray for safe travel and that the participants will do the work of God and feel his presence while they are gone.

**Jordi's family continues to need prayers.

**Wallace Ashley, Sr. - Mr. Ashley will have surgery on Tuesday, the 14th, to remove cancer.

**A job opening in JOHNSTON COUNTY for a middle school science teacher.

PRAISE
++Walker Jordan received an award from school last week for having "A's" on his report card for the entire year. Congratulations, Walker!

Prayer Requests - May 22, 2011

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Please remember the following in your prayers this week:

**Allen Vann's grandfather - He is lonely and needs our prayers to lift him up. Pray that God will give him the comfort he needs to get through this difficult time.

**Nikki - She just graduated this month and is looking for a job.

**Vacation Bible School - teachers and craft leaders needed for the week.

PRAYER REQUESTS - May 15, 2011

2011-05-16T08:03:00.004-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers this week:

**Renee's sister-in-law is having contractions! Please pray for a trouble free delivery and a healthy baby.

**Freddie Lempe- continue to pray for Freddie. The last update I received he was fighting possible pneumonia, again! Pray for healing and the strength for Freddie to keep on fighting.

**EOG Testing - Pray for calm nerves and confidence to do their best.

**Friend of Jordi - a close friend of Jordi's made a bad choice and is now having to make some tough decisions. Please pray for his friend to feel God's forgiveness and love.

**Renee's friend, Kim, whose mother has stage 4 pancreatic cancer was admitted to hospice this past week. Kim is getting married on May 28th. Please pray for Kim to see God's love through this tough situation.

**Veda Johnson - Shannon's grandmother, pray for Mrs. Johnson to have relief from pain and determination to get up and walk around.

**Brittney Barker (dances with Elizabeth & Emily) - Brittney has a knee injury and has been unable to dance. Pray for God's plan to be seen through this injury.

PRAYER REQUESTS - May 9, 2011

2011-05-09T07:39:00.003-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Allen Vann & Family - please continue to remember Allen's family as they cope with the loss of his grandmother.

**David Stanfield, Hunter & Tanner - pray for Gale Stanfield's family to have peace and strength.

**Jordi's customer, "Mr. Weston", a 22 year old who lost his father this past week and lost his mother when he was 18 years old. Pray for God to help him have the strength to understand the loss and keep the faith.

**Renee's brother and wife are expecting ANY DAY! Please pray for safe travel for Renee as she will be taking her Mother to the hospital when the baby is "on the way."

**Veda Johnson - Shannon's 95 year old grandmother is in the hospital in New Bern with a fractured vertebrae. Pray for pain relief and for strength to go through therapy.

**Phillip Blackmon - has a virus in his ear that is not getting better. He has an appointment on Monday for more tests. Pray for the doctors to find the treatment that will help get rid of the virus.

**Becky Blackmon - is having heart issues. Pray for correct diagnosis and relief from pain.

**Laura Fite (Phillip's sister) - scan of her lung found a "spot". The doctor's are watching the spot, she will go back for another scan. Please pray for healing and correct diagnosis. Laura had colon cancer last year and is very anxious about the spot that has shown up on the recent scan.

**Kim Smith (co-worker of Renee's) - Kim's mother was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and has chosen not to seek treatment. Kim is engaged to be married and has moved her wedding up to May 28th. Pray for God's presence as they make plans.

++PRAISE
Lynn Burrell's latest scans show she is cancer FREE. Praise be to God!

PRAYER REQUESTS - May 1, 2011

2011-05-02T07:56:00.003-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers this week:

**Sabrina Dees is having some throat/voice problems and some thyroid issues. Please pray for healing and relief from the issues.

**Last month of school - pray for EOGs, patience, and good behavior.

**Jeanette Blackmon's brother - Curtis Matthews, Please pray for his colitis to calm down and for the doctors to find the right medication for Curtis. If the disease does not respond to a medication SOON, Curtis faces a IV meds every few weeks that has serious known side affects or surgery.

PRAYER REQUESTS - April 10, 2011

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**Jenny Horne - (Mom of one of students in Valerie Vann's class at school)- Having a heart cauterization on May 6th at Duke to repair hole in heart. Dr. says it may or may not work(new procedure). If it doesn't, she will then have to have open heart surgery. Let's pray for her strength as well as for this procedure to work so that she'll not have to undergo open heart surgery.

**Continued prayer for Benita Hicks (mom of one of Chloe's friends at school) cancer.

**Kay thompson -- good week considering...sitting up some.

**Susan Culbreth - she has a Kindergarten student that has recently been diagnosed with cancer. It started out as a hipache--undergoing tests to identify type and severity. Fundraisers are beginning for him.

**Renee's brother and wife are about a month away from the birth of their first child.

**Frank's sister and husband are due in June.

**Renee's coworker, Kim Smith-her mother, Wanda has stage 4 Pancreatic cancer.

**Continued prayer for Gayle Stanfield-cancer-7 years- treatment not going well.

**Hunter - acquaintance of Logan Vann(atheist) Logan and friend have been sharing Jesus with him...Wednesday he joined them for prayer meeting before school...wasn't at school Thursday, Friday, or today(Monday)...they are concerned due to the fact his parents are both alcoholics...pray for this young guy and his family that all of their hearts would be opened to the love of Jesus and that Logan and Nicole would be an instrumental role in this new life! Valerie and Allen feel very blessed and proud all at the same time---but only to God be the Glory!!!!!

**Cynthia's Brother, Heath and Sister N Law, Donica-pray for their Spiritual needs to be met. They lost a child at 36 weeks, years ago. They've had 3 children since, but their hearts still break for the loss they shared. Donica is going to have a heart test for issues she's been experiencing. They are not in church on a regular basis. Maybe God is trying to call them back to him with circumstances in their lives.

**Pray for all of our young people and their walk with Christ...that their relationship with him would continue to grow and strengthen.

**Cynthia - Pray for Cynthia and her Mom as they take the kids to Disney during spring break. Pray for safe travel and calm nerves.

PRAYER REQUESTS - April 3, 2011

2011-04-06T07:24:00.006-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Janet Evans - Valerie Vann's Aunt Janet passed away on Saturday, April 2nd. Please remember Valerie and her family. (Janet is Valerie's Mom's sister)

**Freddie Lempe - Continue to remember Freddie in your prayers. He is fighting pneumonia, again.

**Mark Morris - Mark is a friend of Frank Creech. Mark was diagnosed with liver cancer 2 years ago. He is scheduled to start more treatment soon. Please pray for strength to go through the treatment and for positive results.

**Bill Strickland - Lisa Stanley's Uncle - He is still in ICU, but has been taken off of the respirator and is heavily sedated. Mr. Strickland has battled cancer for many years. Please pray for Mr. Strickland, his brothers and his mother.

++PRAISE++

Congratulations to Frank Creech who accepted a new job with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in the "Race to the top" program!

Congratulations to Cynthia & Brian Vetrano on celebrating their 14th wedding anniversary!

PRAYER REQUESTS - March 27, 2011

2011-03-28T20:49:00.001-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Continue to remember Freddie Lempe - pray for him to start responding to the treatment and wake up.

PRAYER REQUESTS - March 20, 2011

2011-03-21T07:11:00.003-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Kaye Thompson - Mrs. Thompson is still in the hospital and improving. Please pray for pain relief.

**Freddie Lempe - The following was posted on Freddie Lempe's father's facebook page over the weekend. Please continue to pray for a miracle:

Freddie is still about the same, and just to clarify a little, Freddie is still unconscious and non responsive from the neck injury, down. When I talk about Freddie resting and being alert...I’m talking about his very basic responses (eye fluttering, mouth, head movement and facial expressions) to familiar voices, talking, reading and encouraging him. We also see our encouragement having a positive response to his attempting to take breaths over his respirator. His major injuries consist of: trauma to the brain, injury to the brain stem and another injury to the number 4, 5 and 6 vertebras in the neck, with injury to the spinal cord at the number 5; bruised left lung, left side pelvis fractures. His awesome surgeons have successfully aligned and supported the spine vertebras with a “3 through 7 spinal fusion”, along with a successfully repaired pelvis. Our wonderful God is working on healing his brain, spinal cord and lung injuries and we continue to support and encourage him on our level.

PRAYER REQUESTS - March 13, 2011

2011-03-15T07:10:00.005-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**The Wooters - Mike's truck is in the shop for repairs. Please pray for Mike & Renee to have patience as they adjust to one car until the truck can be fixed.

**The Vetrano's - Cynthia, the kids and her Mom are going to Disney over spring break. Brian will join them later in the week. Please pray for peace for Cynthia and for Cynthia's Mom as they take 3 children to the parks at Disney.

**Kaye Thompson - Sherri's Mom had surgery yesterday dealing with her bladder and positioning of her urethra tubes. The surgery will hopefully reduce the number of kidney infections. Please pray for quick healing so Mrs. Thompson can go home.

PRAISE!

++Quote: "All is quiet with the Jordan family". Jordi

PRAYER REQUESTS - March 6, 2011

2011-03-08T10:10:00.003-05:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Johnston County schools - voting on new school calendar, pray for good non-biased information to be shared so good informed decisions can be made.

**Johnston County schools jobs.

**Teenagers and decisions they make.

**Church leaders and services the church provides.

**Jeanette's group that she volunteers with. Pray for healed relationships.

PRAYER REQUESTS - February 27, 2011

2011-02-28T07:51:00.004-05:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Becky Blackmon and family - the one year anniversary of Mr. Blackmon's death is March 4th. Pray for strength and peace as the family goes through this week.

**Angela Dotson - Doctor's appointments this week for answers. Pray for the wisdom of the doctor and correct diagnosis.

**Amanda, Robin's sister - Pray for strength for Amanda. She is going through some depression at the moment.

**Cynthia's Mom - Pray for strength to fight a period of depression. Also pray for Cynthia as she attempts to help her Mom through the depression.

**Jeanette & Phillip - pray for family dynamics and for peace when making decisions to put family first.

PRAYER REQUESTS - February 20, 2011

2011-02-21T09:23:00.004-05:00

Please remember the following in your prayers this week:

**Becky Blackmon - continue to remember Becky has she recovers from lead replacement surgery.

**Emily Blackmon - Emily is doing better. Remember to pray for Emily on Tuesday as she goes through more tests to determine what is causing her headaches.

PRAYER REQUESTS - February 6, 2011

2011-02-07T07:03:00.003-05:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Emily Blackman - Emily is having terrible headaches. She has had an MRI and the results show everything is normal. If she continues to have problems, they will seek more medical advice. Please pray for pain relief.

**Renee & Emily Wooters - Renee & Emily have been sick this weekend. Pray for healing and relief from the sickness.

**Cailee Vetrano's friend - Emily - Emily has alopecia (loss of hair). Her hair is coming back in places. Please pray for God to bless her as she continues deal with this condition.

**Judy Williams - Judy continues to be in some pain. She is going to physical therapy and it is helping. Pray for relief from pain and that the treatments will get rid of the source of pain.

**Family of Ricky Barber - Ricky died Saturday night from a heart attack. Ricky was the Fire Chef at Wilson's Mills Fire Department. Pray for his family as they go through this tough time in their life.

PRAISE
++Sherri's mom, Kaye Thompson is home and improving.
++Cynthia's mom is home and continues to improve.
++Walker Jordan made the principal's list for this last nine weeks!!

Prayer Requests - January 30, 2011

2011-01-30T21:39:00.003-05:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Sherri's Mom - continue to remember Kaye Thompson, she is still in the hospital having more tests run. She may have a colonoscopy soon, if she continues to improve.

**Ian(student at Polenta Elementary) - continue to pray for Ian's recovery and for patience for those working with him each day.

**Benita Hicks - Multiple brain tumors(has had 10 removed already), has a husband, 7th, 5th and 3rd grader. Very active mom. Its effecting her in many ways: emotionally, physically, etc. She is a wonderful person and they all need our prayers.

Prayer Requests - January 23, 2011

2011-01-23T14:23:00.004-05:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Kerrie, Jordi & family are leaving Tuesday on a skiing trip. Please pray for safe travel and safety while skiing.

**Jordi's friend - Jordi has a friend who is going through some tough marital problems. Pray that the couple will make the correct decisions.

**Brian Vetrano - Brian and Cynthia had someone vandalize their yard on Thursday of last week. Please pray for a forgiving heart and help us remember to forgive those who trespass against us.

**Mike Wooters - Please pray for Mike's father, Bert Wooters, who fell last week and injured his rotator cuff (shoulder area). Mike's father's health is not good. Please pray for healing in all areas of Mr. Wooters health.

**Ian Gregory - surgery went well last week. Now, Ian has the flu. Please pray for continued healing from the surgery and healing from the flu.

**Pray for the families of the two teenagers who lost their lives last week in automobile accidents.

PRAYER REQUESTS - January 16, 2011

2011-01-16T14:13:00.005-05:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Ian - a 3rd grader at Polenta Elementary will be having surgery soon on his right leg. After surgery he will be in a cast for eight weeks. Please pray for the surgeons and for Ian's peace for surgery and strength to recover.

**Jordi, Kerrie, Walker, and Hope - Continue to pray for the Jordan family as they adjust to new "rules" and transition for everyone.

Prayer Requests - January 9, 2011

2011-01-12T07:13:00.002-05:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Continue to remember Kerrie, Jordi, Walker, & Hope as they adjust to living as a family.

PRAISES

++Cynthia's Mom is home and doing well.

++Mike & Renee - celebrating Emily's 10th birthday and living with a teenager, free of drama!

PRAYER REQUESTS - January 2, 2011

2011-01-03T07:54:00.000-05:00

Please remember the following in your prayers this week:

**Curtis Matthews Jr. - They are continuing to do more tests to determine if he needs to have surgery. Please pray for doctors wisdom and for the right treatment to be found.

**Jordi and family - Continue to remember Jordi, Hope, and Walker as they go through some major life changes.

PRAISES!

++David Jordan & Kerrie Clayton are now Mr. & Mrs. David Jordan - CONGRATULATIONS to the whole family!! They have also just moved into their new home!

Prayer Requests - December 19, 2010

2010-12-20T07:32:00.002-05:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Travel safety for the Wooters as they travel to Florida over the holidays.

PRAISE

++Sherri's Mom, Kaye Thompson, is home and continues to improve.

Prayer Requests - December 12, 2010

2010-12-16T14:53:00.003-05:00

Please remember the following prayer requests:

**Wanda Fulford - Jordi's mother had gastric bypass about 8 years ago. She had a blockage on Sunday and was in the hospital. Pray for speedy recovery and relief from pain.

**Algebra Teacher for Smithfield Middle School. Pray for a new teacher to replace an open position.

**Curtis Matthews - Jeanette's brother - Curtis has been having gastrointestinal problems. He had a colonoscopy recently and was told he has a ulcerated colitis. Please pray for patience and compassion for Curtis' caretakers and for healing for Curtis.

**Tiffany Pericone - Tiffany's 22 year old daughter has been having black-outs and has been told that she has a bleeding optic nerve. The reason for the bleeding is unknown. Please pray that the doctor's will be able to determine why the nerve is bleeding and that they will be able to repair the damage without loss of vision.

Praises:

++Kaye Thompson is home from Britthaven and is doing well.

++Renee's brother is having a baby in May.

The Two Roads & The Two Destinies

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PRAYER REQUEST - December 5, 2010

2010-12-05T13:49:00.002-05:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:
**Kaye Thompson - continue to remember Sherri's Mom as she is gaining strength at home.

**Bill & Jennifer Forsyth - Bill's brother died unexpectantly last week. Pray for peace and comfort as they go through this loss.

**Chris Swinyer - Chris' Mother died last week unexpectantly. Pray for peace and comfort the the Swinyer family.

**Jori and kids - continue to pray for Jordi's kids and the family. Pray for understanding as the kids adjust to some changes in their lives.

**Bill Pearce & Cindy - Bill is Shannon's brother - he broke his knee cap just before Thanksgiving and is on "bed rest" for 3 months. Pray for pain relief and patient/care taker patience.

**The Tedder family - continue to remember this family as they go through the holidays.

Prayer Request - November 21, 2010

2010-11-21T20:35:00.000-05:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:
Jeanette Blackmon sent the following request this afternoon:
My mom, Linda Matthews, has another staph infection. She is alergic to the drugs they usually treat it with because she is alergic to sulfur. She had a bad rash the last time to the drugs they used and had to take benedryl and a steroid. I know this is a little complicated but, her infection has spread and her doctor is concerned and said if she gets a fever, even a slight one, for her to go to the hospital. Please pray for her. Thanks a lot!

PRAYER REQUESTS - November 7, 2010

2010-11-08T10:11:00.003-05:00

Please remember the following in your prayers requests this week:
**Kaye Thompson - please remember Kaye, Sherri's mom, as she continues to improve.

**Our children - pray for all of our children, each one in their own "season" of faith, as they travel to school and other activities.

**The Blackman's - Pray for Phillip & Jeanette as they search for a safe, reasonably priced car for Emily.

PRAYER REQUESTS - October 31, 2010

2010-11-01T07:29:00.002-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers this week:

**Kaye Thompson, Sherri Creech's mother - Mrs. Thompson is improving, please continue to lift her and Sherri up in your prayers.

**Teenagers all over the country - tough being a teen in our society. Please lift the teenagers up in prayer for strength to take in one day at a time.

PRAISE

**Cynthia Vetrano's Aunt has gone out on a date after several years of being single.

PRAYER REQUESTS - October 24, 2010

2010-10-25T07:08:00.002-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Sherri Creech and her mother, Kaye Thompson - Sherri's mother is still in the hospital and they are still running tests. Looks like they may determine that she has pneumonia. Please lift Sherri and her mother up in your prayers. This has been very difficult for Sherri.

**Cynthia Vetrano's mother - Please lift Cynthia's mom up in your prayers. May God's work be done. Only He knows the plans.

**Phillip Blackman - Remember Phillip as an important business decision is made this week.

**Children - please remember our children in your prayers. For everything from good scores on tests to making big, life changing decisions.

PRAYER REQUEST - October 18, 2010

2010-10-18T06:57:00.002-04:00

Please remember the following people in your prayers:

**Dennis & Jessica Toole - Jessica has an 11 mth old baby and is in a wheelchair. Jessica will most likely have to go through complete hip replacement soon. Please remember this family as they are go through a difficult situation.

**Rosco - The Vann family dog has injured his back, again. Please remember the Vann family as they try to make treatment decisions for Rosco.

**Dennis Temple - Dennis has lung cancer. Please remember Dennis and his family as they start aggressive treatment of his cancer.

**David Jordan & Family - Continue to remember David, Walker, & Hope.

**George Jordan - Please lift George up in your prayers. George needs to feel the hand of God moving in his life.

PRAISE
**Allen Shrum - CANCER FREE!! Praise God!

Prayer Request - September 26, 2010

2010-09-26T22:28:00.002-04:00

Please remember the following requests in your prayers:

**Elbert Little - Uncle of Jeanette Blackman - he has a blood clot near or in his brain stem. Please pray for Mr. Little as he continues to fight this problem.

**Nikki Crumley - Rick & Margie's daughter - Pray for Nikki as she continues her Internship. Pray for rest so that she can be at her best for the students.

**David Jordan(Jordy) - continue praying for Hope & Walker's mother, she is going through a difficult time.

PRAISE!!

**David Jordan - a friend of David's, "Junior", was involved in a scary mowing accident that almost killed him. Thank God a neighbor was able to come to his rescue.

**Robin's surgery went well. All test results were negative for anything more serious!!

**Renee shared her experience of going to the Baptist Children's Home in Kinston. She was blessed and said that it would be a wonderful trip for the kids to go on.

Prayer Requests - September 19, 2010

2010-09-19T21:49:00.000-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers this week:

**David's sister, Phyllis and her husband, Jamie. Jamie lost his job with the NCDOT after 19 years of service. Pray for patience for Jamie to find another job.

**Cynthia's brother - He suffered a head injury that didn't get treated right away. Please pray for full recovery even though his treatment started late.

**Sabrina's brother - He is still undergoing tests to determine the correct path of treatment.

**Renee's Dad - He is currently stable.

**Allen Shrum, a co-worker of Allen Vann, has cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. Mr. Shrum's Dad passed away last week from cancer. Pray of peace and comfort during a tough situation.

**David Jordan & Family - Pray for God's will to be done.

Prayer Requests - September 12, 2010

2010-09-12T21:16:00.002-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers this week:

**Renee Wooters' Dad - pray for God's will to be done and for peace for Elizabeth and Emily's decisions about going to see their Grandfather.

**Youth Group starts back. Pray for our youth as they face new challenges everyday.

**1st Graders are starting "Welcome to Worship". Remember these little ones as they get ready to join the adults in the Sanctuary.

Prayer Request - August 29, 2010

2010-08-29T14:55:00.002-04:00

Please include the following in your prayer requests this week:

**Stephen Smith, Jr. - Pray for Stephen as he begins ROTC at South Johnston High School.

**David Jordan & Family

PRAISE!

**Kids are back in school!

Prayer Requests - August 8, 2010

2010-08-09T15:41:00.003-04:00

Please continue to remember Gene Gore (Sabrina Dees, brother) in your prayers. Gene had surgery to remove his thyroid. Please lift him up in prayer as he continues to recover from his surgery and faces new surgeries in the future.

Prayer Request - July 25, 2010

2010-07-25T20:43:00.002-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers this week:

**Donna Shumate is in the hospital at Johnston Memorial. She is very sick. Pancreatitus. She has not been well for two weeks. Spent all day yesterday at Durham Regional where she had her surgery with no results. Tony took her to ER today and they admitted her. She is heavily sedated because she had a lot of pain.

Please pray for relief from pain for Donna, for proper treatment, and for peace for her and for Tony. Please remember this family as they struggle to become a healthy family.

**Sabrina Dees' brother, Gene Gore, He has recently been diagnosed with cancer. He has since had surgery to remove the mass in his neck (thyroid gland) and found out some cancer was still remaining around his voice box. Yesterday he had his first scan and they have found more cancer in his bladder and stomach. They will continue the scan today to finish his entire body.

Please pray for complete healing and to lift his spirits because he is very down. Pray for him to be surrounded by a team that can help heal him through God and correct treatment for him. Also lift his wife and Sabrina and her family in prayers. Ask that God will help them all through this very difficult time.

**Jeanette Blackman's friend, Susan, has had several family members come down with pertussis. Susan just had a baby and is herself struggling with some blood issues. Please remember this family as they recover from several health issues.

**David's Father, Neal, is struggling with seizure medications. Please pray that the doctors will be able to find the right amount of medication to give him without having break-through seizures.

Prayer Requests - June 18, 2010

2010-07-20T21:14:00.003-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Jerry Stephens' wife has been in the hospital for 3 weeks from complications of colon cancer.

**Greg Johnson - Greg passed away last week while he was on a mission trip in Equador. He was 45 years old. Pray for his family as they grieve the loss of a father and husband.

**Neal Council - David's father, he is improving everyday. Thanks for the prayers.

**FBC Youth Group - Please pray for our youth as they grow close together during their trip to Caswell.

**Sabrina's Brother - Continue to pray for Sabrina's brother as he recovers from surgery and faces more surgery in the future.

**Kelly Garris - Kelley had a masectomy on Monday in Smithfield. She is recovering well.

PRAISE
++ Sherri Creech's brother is improving and doing well.

Prayer Request - June 27, 2010

2010-06-29T16:27:00.002-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Sherri Creech's brother, Jeff Thompson- continue to pray for healing and quick recovery.

**Sabrina Dees' brother - Sabrina's brother has thyroid cancer. He had surgery last week and is recovering but, he is depressed. Please pray for his spirits to be lifted and that God will touch him and give him the strength he needs to fight this disease. He will continue with radiation and chemo once he recovers from the first surgery.

**Youth & Chaperones in Kentucky - continue to remember them in prayer.

PRAYER REQUESTS - June 20, 2010

2010-06-25T10:40:00.000-04:00

Please keep the following in your prayers:

**Mission trip participants - they are leaving Saturday morning at 9am. Please pray for safe travel, mild weather, great attitudes, etc.

**Shirley Stevens sister, Sharon (Shirley is a close friend to the Hatcher's) - Sharon is in the hospital with kidney failure and pneumonia.

**PassportKids trip - Valerie will leave on July 12th for Wingate University and return on July 15th. Pray for safe travel, mild weather, great attitudes, etc.

Sorry for getting the prayer requests out so late.

Prayer Requests - June 13, 2010

2010-06-13T21:10:00.003-04:00

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Thanks!
Shannon Council
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shannoncouncil@gmail.com

Prayer Requests - June 6, 2010

2010-06-06T16:44:00.002-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Johnston County School system staff and students.

**Safe travel for summer vacations.

**Our church's child & youth Safety policy. If you haven't heard about it, the policy is available on our church website at: www.fbcsmithfield.org

Prayer Request - May 5, 2010

2010-05-05T21:01:00.002-04:00

**Laura Fite - She asks that we pray for the nausea to subside and that she will be able to move around better. Please be diligent in your prayers for Laura praying for her and her family every day. Pray for strength for Becky and for Laura's husband, Kent, and pray for her boys Aaron and Colin. Laura is currently still in the hospital, she hopes to come home tomorrow.

**Jesse Ferrell's family - Please continue to remember the family of Jesse Ferrell and the students at SJHS affected by his death. Pray for all of our teenage drivers.

PRAISE
** We had a previous prayer request for Valerie's Uncle's Sister-in-law, Sharon. They discovered she had cancer in the bone around her eyes and sinus's. She had surgery, they removed the roof of her mouth and she received treatment for the cancer. She received results this week that she is CANCER FREE. God is good and the prayers have been answered.

Prayer Requests - April 18, 2010

2010-04-18T21:04:00.002-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers this week:

Wallace Ashley - please pray for Wallace's family as they deal with the impending loss of a family member.
Lynn Burrell - continue to remember Lynn and her family as she begins another round of treatment for cancer.
Laura Fite(Phillip Blackmon's sister) - Laura will have surgery on April 29th to have another surgery to remove more polyps. Pray for a successful procedure and a speedy recovery.
Becky Blackmon - pray for Becky as she comes to terms with the death of Mr. Billy.

Prayer Request - April 16, 2010

2010-04-16T07:57:00.003-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Noah, Alex, & Drew Hatcher - please pray for the Hatcher boys as they adjust to riding in a new vehicle.

**Johnston County School system - pray for the board to make the best decisions concerning the upcoming budget. Also pray for those teachers who may be affected by the decisions of the board.

**Kay Crumpler - Kay's son was killed in a motorcycle accident. Her son was 36 years old. Please pray for peace and comfort for Kay and all of those affected by his death.

**The Praise Ringers - pray for safe travel as the Praise Ringers travel to Concord for a hand bell festival.

**Our Church - please pray for the upcoming commitment service as our church makes commitments that will have a big impact on our community.

Prayer Request - April 1, 2010

2010-04-01T07:58:00.002-04:00

Valerie Vann requested prayer for a friend of hers named Jennifer Forsyth. Jennifer's husband, Bill, is in Afghanistan. Please lift Jennifer & Bill up in your prayers. Pray for safety for Bill and peace for Jennifer.

Prayer Request - March 28th

2010-03-28T21:18:00.002-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Judy Williams - Judy still has a cough and is going to the doctor on Tuesday. Pray for healing and answers from the doctor.
**Becky Blackmon - Remember Becky as the realization of Billy's death is hurting more each day.
**Remember Andy Hatcher as he turns 40 on Tuesday. :0)

PRAYER REQUESTS - March 14, 2010

2010-03-14T20:55:00.003-04:00

**Pa Don is doing well. He is awaiting treatment for prostate cancer but is in good spirits. Continue to pray for his complete healing.

**Steve - Steve (55 years old) is the 1st cousin of Margie Crumley. Steve had down syndrome and has been in the hospital recently. They discovered this past week that he has lung cancer. Please pray for Steve's healing and for Steve as he receives treatment.

**Ginger Smith - a friend of Valerie & Allen, she had lung cancer last year and was in remission. She was told this past week that the cancer has metastasized in her brain. Pray for faith and she fights another round of cancer.

**Laura Fite - Laura continues to recover from her recent surgery. Please pray for peace as she worries about what the future holds.

**Becky Blackmon - Becky's defibrillator is ringing. Pray for some answers from the doctors as they look into her defibrillator.

PRAISES
++Girl Scout cookie sales are over! Congratulations to Choloe Vann for being named the top salesperson in her troop!!

Prayer Request - February 28, 2010

2010-02-28T16:00:00.002-05:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Becky Blackmon - Becky is home and awaiting more test results.

**Billy Blackmon - Billy is still at JMH. Billy is still having difficulty with his feeding tube. Continue to lift the Blackmon family up.

**Laura Blackmon Fite - Laura is home from the hospital and is recovering. She received test results last week indicating no cancer in the lymp nodes checked. Continue to pray for recovery for Laura and Praises for the great test results.

**"Pa Don" - Allen step-father is back in the hospital. Please pray that the doctors will be able to give him a diagnosis and provide the correct medication needed to fight his infection.

**Renee Wooters - Pray for Renee as she begins leading the 5th & 6th grade Sunday school class.

**Rebecca Chance - Pray for Rebecca as she moves to Virginia and starts a new job.

**15 year old boy who has dropped out of West Johnston High School. Pray that he will find someone who will influence him to go back to school or at least obtain a GED.

**First Baptist Church - Please pray for our church as we set goals and commitments to make the "Herald Building" a community outreach center.

PRAISE

**15 year old boy who was injured in a four wheeler accident is doing much better.

Let us remember each member in our class as we strive to raise our children to love God and make good choices. This world is full of temptations for our children (young ones and older ones). Take time to lift each family in our class up in your prayers.

Prayer Request - February 14, 2010

2010-02-14T19:16:00.002-05:00

Please remember the following requests in your daily prayers:

**Laura Fite - Laura had another colonoscopy Thursday in Chapel Hill. She has extensive cancer that is malignant. She will have surgery next Thursday that will last from 3 - 5 hours and will be in the hospital for 7 - 10 days. Her entire colon will be removed and a new one formed from small intestine. The doctor thinks, from what he has seen, that the cancer has not spread outside this area. However, the lymph nodes will be checked to see if they have been effected and depending on the results of this, chemo will be done. It will be some months (possibly six months) before chemo could be done if it is necessary.Please pray for Laura as she prepares for this that she will draw from God's strength. Pray for strength for Becky as she supports and cares for Laura.
Laura asks that we especially pray for her two boys Aaron and Colin. We want to also pray for Laura's husband, Kent, as he cares for his family and takes care of a business (restaurant) that is very demanding.
**Billy is still at Chapel Hill where they are continuing to try to re-insert his feeding tube without success. He will have surgery Sat to remove fluid that has built up in his abdomen. He was told today about Laura.
It is important that we keep this family covered in prayer everyday!

**Sherri Creech - Continue to remember Sherri as she recovers from a sickness that resulted in a hospital visit last week.

Praises
++Pa Don(Allen's Step-Father) is doing well, demeanor is great! He will find out Thursday about radiation. (Prostate Cancer)

++Nikki Crumley turns 21 Monday, February 15th.

Prayer Request - February 7, 2010

2010-02-08T20:14:00.002-05:00

Please keep the following people in your prayers:

**Sherri Creech & Family - Sherri's Grandmother, Evelyn Thomas, went home to be with Jesus Friday. Please lift Sherri & her family up in prayer as they grieve their loss.

**Sabrina Dees & Family - Sabrina's Aunt, Regina Hewitt, went home to be with Jesus after a sudden hospitalization. Sabrina's Grandmother, Verna Gore, is also recovering from a hospital visit due to a fall. Sabrina's Aunt & Grandmother were Mother/Daughter. Please remember Sabrina & her family as they grieve their loss and pray for Sabrina's Grandmother to recover from her fall.

**The family of a 3rd grade boy (Dalton) from Brian Vetrano's school whose Mother died from cancer last week.

**The Blackmon family - Laura is still waiting for definite answers to test results. Becky is improving and was at church this past Sunday. Billy is hanging in there. Continue to pray for the Blackmon's to have the strength to face the trials ahead.

Continue to remember those who are unemployed. Give praise for those who have found jobs recently and for those who go above and beyond the "norm" to provide for their families.

Prayer Request - January 24, 2010

2010-01-24T16:34:00.003-05:00

Billy Blackmon - Billy is back at Liberty Commons in Benson. He has a blood clot in each leg and pneumonia. Please continue praying for his recovery.

Laura Fite - Laura is Billy Blackmon's daughter. Laura is having a second procedure this week. Pray for peace and strength to recover from the procedure.

PRAISE!
Allen's Step-Father has come home from the hospital and is awaiting test results.

Prayer Request - January 17, 2010

2010-01-18T14:48:00.002-05:00

Requests

**Valerie's Uncle's Sister-in-law, Sharon, discovered she has cancer in the bone around her eyes. Please pray for the Doctors helping her, for peace and strength.

**Nikki & Kevin Crumley - College students of Margie & Rick Crumley. Pray for focus as they return back to school from Christmas break.

**Pray for the Capital Campaign kicking off soon. Pray for our congregation to come together and make the necessary commitments to reach many in our community and in our church.

**Billy Blackmon - Continue to pray for Billy to gain strength to fight his battle against cancer.

**Becky Blackmon - Becky may have shingles. Pray for relief from pain and the strength to make it through each day.

**Pray for safety for the Youth Group as they go to Winterplace, West Virginia. They will leave Wednesday afternoon and return Friday.

**Lynn Burrell - Lynn is doing well after being treated for a loop in her intestine. She did not have to have surgery which is definitely a praise. Today she is drinking juices and from there puddings and then on to a bland diet. It looks like she may come home tomorrow(Tuesday). Lynn and her family are real optimistic. Please pray for Lynn that this process will go smoothly and that she will be home with her family soon.

Prayer Requests - January 3, 2010

2010-01-04T13:05:00.002-05:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Billy Blackmon & Family - Billy will be going home soon. The family has been told there is nothing else they can do for him.
**A.J. Ball & Family - Mary Ball, wife of A.J. Ball and Mother to Jerry Ball & Kristie Strickland, died December 28, 2009.
**Vickie Taylor & Family - Seymour Taylor, husband of Vickie Taylor and Father to Rodney Taylor & Jessica Taylor Brank, died January 2, 2010.
**Frank Creech - Frank pulled a muscle in his back and is on muscle relaxers. He is scheduled to see the Doctor today.

Prayer Request - December 28, 2009

2009-12-29T07:12:00.002-05:00

Please remember the family of A.J. Ball. A.J.'s wife, Mary, died Monday night from a massive heart attack. A.J and Mary are parents to Jerry Ball and Kristie Strickland.

Prayer Request - December 20th

2009-12-20T21:32:00.002-05:00

Requests
**Mike Wooters - Starting another part-time job and interviewing for a full-time job. Pray for Mike as he goes through some stressful days ahead.
**Phillip Blackmon - Mr. Billy Blackmon will be moving to Liberty Commons in Benson. Pray for a peaceful transition and give thanks for Mr. Blackmon being closer to home.
**Drew Hatcher having surgery at Rex Hospital on Tuesday for a hole is his eardrum. Pray for peace and comfort for Drew and Mom & Dad.
Praises
++Valerie & Allen have been able to wash clothes during an appliance break down. Bless Sherri & Frank Creech for their willingness to offer a subsitute washer/dryer.
++Sherri Creech's Mom, Kay Thompson, continuing to improve and doing well. Mrs. Thompson was able to go on a trip to Myrtle Beach.
++Phillip Blackmon will start a new construction job at Fort Bragg. This job is expected to last 1 year!
++Willis Blackmon is having good days and is improving and growing up fast.

Prayer Requests - December 13th

2009-12-14T13:12:00.003-05:00

Prayer Requests
**Valerie's Aunt's Sister, Sharon Patton, to have extensive sinus surgery up north. Please pray for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
**Lance Kelbaugh - Continue to pray for Lance & his family as they deal with the consequences of poor choices.
**Pray for the families who have lost loved ones in the last week. There were 15 deaths in this area within the last week.

Praises
**Renee's visit with her Father was pleasant. He is doing well physically & mentally.
**Sherri's Mom, Kay Thompson, is doing GREAT!

Prayer Request - Nov 29, 2009

2009-11-30T11:29:00.005-05:00

**Lance Kelbaugh - Please pray for Lance and his family. Pray that the Lord will speak to him through his family and friends. Pray that he will make changes and turn his life over to God's will.

PRAISE

**Libby's friend, Taylor, who has Cystic Fibrosis. Taylor is home and improving. Thanks for the prayers.

Prayer Request - Sunday, November 22, 2009

2009-11-22T12:42:00.003-05:00

>>Foreman Rushing - Foreman was involved in a head-on collision near Charlotte. He was the driver of one of the vehicles. He was wearing his seat bealt and suffered some injury to his lower leg. Pray for Foreman as he heals from the injury and pray for the driver of the other vehicle who suffered more serious injuries.
>>Aunt Betty (Valerie's Aunt) - Aunt Betty is improving and is home from the hospital. Pray for her continued improvement.
>>Lynn Burrell - Continue to pray for healing and strength to face the road ahead.
>>Wallace Ashley - Pray for positive test results and strength to fight the battle.
>>Families - Pray for all families during the holiday's. Pray that some family relationships may be strengthen during the holidays.
>>Renee's Father - Pray for a peaceful visit for the Wooters as they go visit "Papa Larry".
>>Billy Blackmon - Pray for continued strength to fight his cancer. He is doing better and is eating some on his own.
>>Becky Blackmon - Becky is improving. Pray for continued strength to be with Billy as he continues to improve.
>>Seymore Taylor - Rodney Taylor's Dad - Mr. Taylor has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Pray for strength to fight this cancer.

Prayer Requests - November 12, 2009

2009-11-18T20:33:00.002-05:00

>>Taylor (friend of Libby Dotson) - Taylor has cystic fibrosis and is(was) in the hospital with the flu. Please pray for healing and continued strength.

>>Robin Hatcher - Robin may have had the H1n1 virus. Pray for strength to endure the virus and recover.

>>Billy Blackmon - Pray for Billy to find the strength to continuing fighting this battle.

>>Lynn Burrell - Continue to pray for healing and for peace in the upcoming treatments.

>>Betty Smith (Aunt to Valerie Vann) - Pray for Aunt Betty as she is in the hospital due to complications from chemo.

PRAYER REQUESTS - November 8, 2009

2009-11-10T07:33:00.003-05:00

--Billy Blackmon & Family - continue lifting the Blackmon family up in your prayers for strength.
--Lynn Burrell & Family - continue lifting Lynn and her family as she heals from surgery and begins chemotherapy.
--Josh Hamilton & Family - Josh's Grandmother passed away. Josh played baseball at Athen's Dr. and currently plays baseball for the Texas Rangers. Please remember Josh and his family as they say goodbye to his Grandmother.
--Gerri Hubbard - pray for Gerri, Jessica & Zoe as they transition to a new home under difficult circumstances. Pray for strength, peace and dependence on faith.
--Angela Starling - Angela formerly worked for the Johnston County School's as a Speech Therapist. She found out last week that she has colon cancer. Pray for strength to fight this cancer and for comfort during treatments.
--Carolyn Williams & Family - Carolyn's husband, Richard passed away last week. Continue remembering the Williams Family as they griev the loss of a Father, Husband, Brother, etc.
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Prayer Requests/Praises Nov 1

2009-11-02T08:48:00.004-05:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Billy Blackmon will have surgery Tuesday. Continue to remember Billy and the family as they tackle another hurdle in their journey.

**Lynn Burrell - Lynn had a complete hysterectomy & part of her colon was removed. She came home from the hospital Sat or Sunday. She will proceed with chemo once she has recovered from the surgery. Pray for healing for Lynn and for strength to face the road ahead.

**Jeff Byrd - Jeff fell out of a tree stand hunting. He broke his back in several places and is in ICU at Wake Med. Pray for pain relief and strength for healing.

**Jennifer Hinton - Jennifer is a friend of Margie's. Jenifer has breast cancer. She has had surgery and is going through chemo.

PRAISES

Mike Wooters' parents are having birthday's this week!

Kaye Thompson, Sherri's Mom, is doing great!

Robin, Andy, & David; still employed at Caterpillar!

Prayer Requests - October 25th

2009-10-26T19:33:00.002-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

** Billy Blackmon - Billy needs strength to have the needed surgery to remove his cancer. Please pray for Billy to be able to eat and grow stronger. Also, continue to pray for the family as they travel to UNC Rehab.

**Phillip's Grandmother's Sister - Del Benson (Becky's Aunt) has been placed in a nursing home - Liberty Commons. Pray for her as she recovers from a fall.

**Betty Smith - Valerie Vann's "Aunt" - she has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Pray for treatment and peace of mind during a difficult time.

**Olive Cooke - Olive fell at church on the stairs leading to the choir loft and broke a bone in her foot. Pray for healing and patience for Olive and Graham.

**Lynn Burell - Lynn had a tumor removed from her ovary today. Pray for a good report and for recovery.

PRAISES
Kaye Thompson is home and doing well.

Bill Dotson turns 41 Thursday, October 29th

Allen Vann turns 40 on Friday, October 30th

Prayer Request - October 4th

2009-10-04T15:40:00.004-04:00

Please remember the following requests in your prayers this week:

**Billy Blackmon - continue to remember Billy as he still has more challenges ahead of him. Pray for strength to keep fighting.

**Jeanette, Phillip & Family - Pray for Phillip & Jeanette to have the strength to continue supporting Mr. & Mrs. Blackmon. Also, pray for the children as they try to cope with the challenges of caring for a loved one in the hospital.

**Kaye Thompson - Pray for Mrs. Thompson to have the strength to fight her illness. Pray for healing and relief from pain.

**Sherri Creech - Pray for Sherri to cope with the ups and downs of her Mom's illness and for strength to continue being a Mom, Wife, and Daughter.

**Dan Beach and his wife, Michele, daughter Summer and son Hunter. Dan lost his father early Sunday morning. His father Preston Walker Beach was involved in a motorcycle accident near Shotwell and covered bridge. Dan is a baseball coach partner but more importantly, a friend, to me, my kids and our family(Hatcher's). Please pray that God allows them to experience peace, such that "It is well" with their souls during a stressful period of bereavement, grief and so many unanswered questions.

PRAISE
**Kerrie Clayton - Praise be to God for putting Kerrie in our church. Continue welcoming her and praying for her.

Prayer Request - September 27th

2009-09-27T15:51:00.002-04:00

Please continue to remember the following in your prayers:

Kaye Thompson - Sherri's Mother, is in rehab and doing well.

Billy Blackmon- He has 4 infections (the test for Mercers was negative). He has e coli and 3 types of staff infections. He is on high-powered antibiotics that they think will take care of the infections. He will keep the trach until after the surgery that he will have for the tumor in his liver. He is having physical and speech therepy once a day. Becky and Phillip exercise his legs and help keep the hip joints moving. He has had both feet on the floor but could not stand straight at this point. Please continue to pray for Billy for healing from infection and an increase in strength and mobility. Pray for his family for strength to help with his care.

PRAYER REQUEST - September 20th

2009-09-21T17:58:00.002-04:00

Please remember the following prayer requests:

Sam Spivey (update)
Addition: Latest information indicates that Sam has experienced 2 additional seizures in the last few days and the doctors have yet to determine what is causing them. Please keep Sam and his family in your prayers.

From Renee Wooters:
Please pray for a smooth transition for the 1st and 2nd grade Sunday School Teachers. Also, pray for their personal classes to continue to remember them in their absence.

Prayer Request - September 15th

2009-09-16T20:38:00.004-04:00

I received the following prayer request from Jeanette Blackmon:

Tonya Matthews - Tonya is in her early 30's, she had breast cancer that has moved to her stomach. Hospice has been called in. She is currently at home. She has a 9 year old daughter, Hailey. Hailey is in counseling at this time. Tonya was married to Jeanette's 1st cousin, but, they divorced some time ago. He & his new wife are supporting Tonya and her family. Please pray for this entire family during this very difficult time.

PRAYER REQUEST - September 13th

2009-09-13T21:00:00.003-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Roy & Lisa Baker and family as they make changes to attend Wilson's Mills Baptist Church. Pray for peace of mind and direction as they make this new transition.

**Jo, Roy’s Mother, has bone cancer and cancer of the kidney. The tumor in the kidney will be removed on the 29th of this month. Please pray for comfort and healing as Jo goes through this procedure.

** Kevin Crumley’s new roommate turns out to be a strong Christian (after finding out at the last minute before moving into college that who he thought was going to be his roommate had suddenly changed) God works in mysterious ways. Kevin’s new roommate, a new friend(that’s a girl), and Kevin have started a Bible Study together. Pray for the Bible study to flourish and that seeds are planted.

**Kay Thompson – continue lifting up for her needs as well as lifting Sherri up for renewed strength to be there for all aspects of her family, both as daughter and caregiver to her mother and Mom and wife to the girls and Frank.

**Billy Blackmon – continued – supposed to be moved to the Brian Center in Clayton this week, tracheotomy isn’t looking too good. Pray for healing and strength.

**Valerie's Great Aunt passed away on Friday morning. She was in her late 70’s. Her name was Dale Hare. She was Valerie's late grandfather’s (my mother’s father) sister and now the only surviving sister of 12 children lives in Raleigh. Pray for peace for the family

PRAISE - Mike Wooters' parents have been married for 40 years today.

PRAYER REQUEST - August 30

2009-09-02T13:50:00.003-04:00

Please remember the following requests in your prayers:

**Billy Blackmon & Family

**Abbi Benstella - 12 year old in accident; in a coma.

**Lady at Johnston Medical Ctr who was having surgery for a hysterectomy. The table she was lying on gave way and her back was broken in the process. Pray for the patient and for the doctors treating her.

**Sherri Creech's Mother - Having (or has already had) a MRI to check for a compressed vertebrae.

PRAYER REQUEST - August 23rd

2009-08-24T09:54:00.003-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Billy Blackmon, Phillip Blackmon's Father, please continue to pray for Billy and the family. The family is requesting specific prayer for his white blood count to go down and that he will not have anymore infection.

**Unspoken Request - Pray for God's will to be done in this situation.

PRAYER REQUEST - August 16th

2009-08-17T07:48:00.007-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Roy Baker's Mom, Jo, has a tumor on her kidney and she is losing weight (down to 74 lbs). Pray for strength to recover from these recent health issues.

**Caterpillar employees - Pray for the employees at CAT as they face uncertain changes in jobs and salaries.

**Margie Crumley - Margie's children will be leaving for school this week. By Wednesday, she will be childless. Pray for her to have the strength to watch her "babies" fly.

**James, Roy's brother - gall bladder surgery this week. Pray for the doctors steady hands and for complete recovery.

PRAISE

**Sherri Creech's Mother is doing well. Her birthday was yesterday!

PRAYER REQUEST - August 2nd

2009-08-03T08:48:00.006-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**The Leesa Smith family of Charlotte. She was Sherri Creech's sister's husband's sister. She was diagnosed 7 months ago with leukemia and was just 49 years old. She leaves behind her family, including a son who begins his first year of college in two weeks.

**Andy and I(Robin) received an email this AM from Vann Spivey (baseball coach & Minister). His son, Sam Spivey, suffered a severe seizure yesterday, stopped breathing, and almost didn't make it. Hospital tests did not reveal any quick resolution to cause the seizure; thus, they sent him home. He will be undergoing further testing with a neurologist. Please keep Sam, and his family (Anne Marie, Vann, and Gabe) in our prayers.

**Willis Blackmon - separation anxiety and testing. Pray for answers and direction for Jeanette & Phillip.

**Brian Vetrano, Jr - potty training. Brian needs to be potty trained before he can be accepted at the daycare. Pray for patience and encouragement for Brian & Cynthia.

Col 1:10-13
"And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light."

PRAYER REQUEST - JULY 19TH

2009-07-20T19:41:00.004-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Taylor Daley - 1st grader from Princeton, she fell off of a stool and suffered a serious injury requiring hospitalization. Please pray for healing.

**Our Youth and Adults in Brunswick, GA. Pray for positive attitudes, safety, and mild temperatures.

PRAYER REQUEST - JULY 12th

2009-07-13T20:28:00.003-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Lisa Keele - Baseball Mom of 5 children. Lisa had a brain aneurysm and was hospitalized about a week ago. She is currently in the hospital recovering. (Friend of Robin & Andy).

**Jordan Hiatt - 12 year old boy recovering from heart surgery. (Friend of Hatcher's)

**Brian Key - Brian's wife, Lori, was killed in a motorcycle accident in the mountains. They have 2 children.

**Bryan Harris - recovering from surgery.

**Lee Colbert - recovering from an emergency appendectomy and subsequent infection.

**Elbert Stanley's family - Elbert Stanley, 66 years old, passed away.

**Vertie Perry - recovering from being sick with a bad virus.

PRAYER REQUEST - June 14, 2009

2009-06-14T21:11:00.004-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**The family of Louis Watson. Louis was one of the workers killed at the ConAgra plant explosion in Garner. Louis' wife works in the Johnston County school system. Louis also has 3 children.

**Caswell Youth, Chaperone, and Leaders - Pray for safe travel, building of lasting relationships, positive attitudes, and open hearts to receive God's message.

**Johnston County Schools - all of those employees whose jobs are in jeopardy in the coming school year. Pray for strength to handle God's will in this tough economy.

**Employees & students of JCA. JCA made the decision last week to discontinue the school.

**Passportkids Camp - Female chaperone, safe travel, and open hearts to receive God's message.

PRAYER REQUESTS - June 7, 2009

2009-06-08T07:33:00.003-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers this week:

**Music choices for our children. Pray for our kids to welcome the best music choices instead of listening to what is considered "popular". Also pray for direction of parents to find good choices.

**Female Chaperone for Passportkids trip June 20 - 23.

**Brian Vetrano's Mother's church is searching for a new pastor. Pray for guidance for the people making such an important decision.

**Johnston Christian Academy - Pray for those possibly being moved to public schools or new schools. Also, pray for the staff who will be looking for employment during the highest unemployment rate in 25 years.

**Kevin Crumley's Graduation - Praise for the graduation. Prayers for Mom & Dad.

PRAYER REQUEST - MAY 31, 2009

2009-05-31T19:22:00.005-04:00

Please remember the following people and situations in your prayers:

** Bryan Council - fell and injured face on concrete curb. Pray for strength for him to face his peers at school.

** Sherri's brother had hernia surgery this past Friday. Pray for continued healing.

** Grover Dees - Robotic surgery for prostate cancer on June 19th.

** Johnston County School employees - Pray for those staff members who have lost their jobs and those who are not sure about their jobs for next year.

** Johnston Christian Academy - the future of the school is uncertain. Please remember all of the staff and students who may be forced to make changes next year.

** Jeanette Blackmon's niece, Abigail. She is struggling with passing the EOG's this year and needs our prayers of encouragement and for perserverence.

Remember, "....All things are possible with Christ." Mark 10:27

PRAYER REQUESTS - MAY 17th

2009-05-17T16:33:00.003-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

** Grover Dees will have surgery May 27th and then a date will be scheduled for the Robotic surgery at Wake Medical Ctr. Pray for wisdom for the doctors and strength for Mr. Dees to recovery from the surgery.

** Brenda Page - Brenda's husband, Sam, was involved in a bicycle accident in Raleigh. He is currently in the hospital with skull fractures. Pray for Brenda's husband to recover from his injuries and for Brenda as she supports him in the hospital.

** Sharon's (a teacher at Princeton) Mother just had quadruple by-pass surgery. Please pray for Sharon to have the strength to support her Mother and for her Mother to recover from this major surgery.

** Daly has a friend whose Mother, Allison, will have surgery soon to remove a cancerous spot on her back. Pray for Allison to feel God's presence as she goes through periods of uncertainty. Also, pray for Daly to continue helping her friend cope with the surgery.

**Bobbi Pope - Continue to remember Bobbi as she feels the loss of her husband and the change in her retirement plans.

** EOG - Remember to pray each morning for all of the children taking EOG's this week. Pray for calm nerves and limited distractions during the tests.

PRAYER REQUEST - MAY 10

2009-05-10T21:49:00.003-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

** Grover Dees has prostate cancer. His surgery is scheduled for May 26th at JMH, Smithfield. Please pray for strength to recover from surgery and for complete healing.

** Bobbi & Billy Pope - Billy Pope fell and has a serious head injury. Bobbi has been told that she may have to make a decisions to remove Billy from life support. Please pray for strength to handle whatever God has in His plan.

PRAISE

** Sherri's Mom has completed her second cataract surgery and is doing well.

Prayer Request - May 8th

2009-05-08T08:39:00.002-04:00

Please remember Grover Dees, Tommy Dees' Father, in your prayers. He has been diagnosed with Cancer.

PRAYER REQUEST - MAY 3

2009-05-07T18:01:00.003-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Personnel committee and possible applicants for Kelley Garris' replacement.

**Sherri Creech's Mom - Cataract surgery last week and this week.

**Sherri's brother, Jeff - Continue to remember him as he continues to get results from tests.

**Roy Baker's Mom's Sister - she was unable to attend an important funeral.

**Becky Blackmon had a heart cath. done yesterday.

How do you guys like the class calendar?

2009-04-30T00:16:00.001-04:00

PRAYER REQUESTS - APRIL 26TH

2009-04-26T22:12:00.004-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

** Myrtle Beach homeowners - pray for peace and understanding during this difficult situation.

**Brian Vetrano - Pray for strength to handle stressful situations at work.

**Becky Blackmon - Pray for correct diagnosis for a heart catherization on May 6th.

**Jeanette Blackmon's sister, Amy - Praise! Amy and her family are attending church at Stancil's Chapel.

** Jeanette's Father-in-law - Pray for Mr. Blackmon's safety as he mows grass in a high ditch.

**Cynthia's Mom, Diane Stancil - Pray for Diane as she continues to struggle with her health.

**Jeanette Blackmon - Please pray for Jeanette to have the wisdom to say the right words at the right time.

"The Reason" A Blunt Remidner Warning: Moderately Suggestive w/graphic scenes from "The Passion"

2009-04-25T00:23:00.002-04:00

PRAYER REQUEST - APRIL 19

2009-04-19T21:41:00.005-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

**Sherri Creech's Mother is home from the hospital. She is currently on oxygen but is feeling better. She will also have cataract surgery within the next couple of weeks. Continue to pray for her continued healing and for succesful surgery for cataracts.

**Sherri Creech's Brother had a sleep study done this weekend and will have a stress test in the coming weeks. Continue to pray for correct diagnosis and for strength to keep up with daily activities.

**Sabrina Dees' Grandmother is recovering from hip replacement surgery. Continue to pray for healing and the strength to recover from the surgery.

**Holden McLoud - Holden was hit in the nose by his baseball coach and will require surgery to fix his nose. The surgery is Monday, April 20th. Pray for a successful surgery and quick healing.

**Roy Baker's former Step-Mother has pneumonia and kidney failure. Pray for healing and correct diagnosis on future tests.

**Nikki Crumley - Nikki will be going to Costa Rica on May 9th to take classes with her Teaching Fellows Scholarship. Please pray for safe travel and for calm nerves for Nikki and her family (Mom).

**Youth Group at First Baptist - Please pray for bonding for all youths in our Youth Group.

PRAISE - Valerie has had the opportunity to get to know her neighbors and some other adults looking for a church. Thank you Lord for giving us the opportunities to do your work and for giving us the strength to move as you call us.

Prayer Request - April 13

2009-04-16T21:22:00.002-04:00

Please remember the following in your prayers:

Sherri Creech's Mother had pneumonia and was hospitalized this past weekend.

Sherri Creech's brother is improving.

Sabrina Dees' Grandmother had hip replacement.

Heidi Harris - Heidi had a seizure in church last Sunday. She has been given a good report from the doctors at JMH. The last e-mail I received she was going to have some follow-up tests at Duke.

If anyone has any updates, please let me know.

Prayer Request - April 9, 2009

2009-04-09T12:37:00.002-04:00

I received the request below from Sherri Creech:

Mom is not having a good week. I had to sit with her yesterday afternoon unexpectantly - She was not able to sit up, walk or drink or eat independently. She is having one of her "spells". Dad says he thinks she is some better this a.m.

I went with my brother to the doctor on Friday for sleep study and cardiac evaluation - got lab results back yesterday....Many medical tests to be completed in the next few weeks. Pray that I can continue to keep moving forward, stay focused, keep smiling, and balance my life to support all those in need around me.

The girls' birthdays are within the next week (Olivia - the 11th, Emma - the 14th) and Easter! Wild weekend ahead.......

Prayer - PRAISE April 8, 2009

2009-04-08T16:25:00.003-04:00

I just received a call from Valerie Vann concerning Michelle & Jerry Ball and their foster kids, Christina & Ashley. Michelle & Jerry will be able to keep the girls! Praise God!