April 2021 Prayer List

St. PETER’s CHURCH PARTNERS IN PRAYER

APRIL 2021 PRAYER LIST

We pray for our St. Peter’s sisters and brothers caught up in medical and surgical situations and for their continuing recovery and a merciful end to and release from their suffering, and for their families and for those who care for and about them:

Carol Hallenbeck, convalescing from covid.

Milt Wyman, awaiting a definite diagnosis about possible cancer, and Marlyn.

Henry and Sharon Shaw.

Kathy Heiskell and Ted.

Judy Held.

Kerry Shanklin.

Katie Cochran.

Jack Keefer.

Roberta Clark.

Tom and Barbara Johnstone.

Phil Griffith and Dustie.

De Dee Daly.

We pray for the families and friends of St. Peter’s people whose souls have recently fled into the Presence of Almighty God. And we pray for those whose grief is known to God alone who silently carry on while His Healing Grace works within them to transform, renew, and restore their hearts and souls and minds and spirits.

We pray for our current and former St. Peter’s brothers and sisters, and clergy known to us with on-going problems:

Patrick Hardin, as he furthers his spiritual development on the path to possibly an ordained ministry. 

Jim Yobaggy.

John Keefer.

Chet Heid.

Tom Van Brunt.

Bishop Briedenthal.

We pray for those known to or close to our St. Peter’s community in other ways who are having problems:

Michael Hickcox, Barb Hickcox’s son, with stage 3 esophageal cancer, soon to start radiation and chemotherapy.

Louis sizer, Jan Brinkerhoff’s son, recently hospitalized with sepsis of unknown origin.

People known to Linda Heid:

  Bob Baker, her daughter Brandie’s father-in-law.

  Her cousin John Munslow and his wife Brunhilde.

  Larry Kocon, with cancer and myasthenia gravis, and his wife Dianne.

People known to the Wyman’s:

  Jim Myers, Milt and Marlyn Wyman’s son-in-law.

  Penny Wyman, their niece, undergoing chemotherapy.

  Kenny Ketring, one of Milt’s former residents.

Heather Jones, Carol Hallenbeck’s niece, with chronic myelogenous leukemia.

Rebecca, Katie Cochran’s nephew’s wife, with lung and breast cancers.

Tony and Carmela Alastra, John Alastra’s parents.

Judy Pippenger, Nora Alastra’s mother.  

Delores (Dee) Kindal, Jackie Burns’ mother.

Peter Joling, Kathleen Mergler’s brother-in-law, with severe lung disease.

People known to the Clarks:

  Carol Service, with macular degeneration.

  Ray Service, with COPD.

  Christal Mattern, in rehab for a stroke.

  Sue Stewart, with lymphoma, now on chemotherapy.

  Margie Clark.

  Abby Clark.

  Al Latta, with cancer and in a nursing facility, his wife

  Marilyn and their daughter Natalie. 

Julie Newland, with dysautonomia, Lyme disease, and post-concussive head injury syndrome.

People known to De Dee Daly:

  Terry Ross, her daughter, with diabetes.

  Carol Tolson, on total venous hyperalimentation for short

  bowel syndrome.

People connected to Judy Held:

  Jon Kidd, her nephew.

  Her daughter Mary James’ friend, Kathryn Balderson with breast cancer.

  Her nurse’s daughter Lee Anne Lense with tonsillar cancer.

  Jacqualyn Quiana Covington, a young child with tuberous sclerosis.

Sam Davis, the Shaws’ good friend’s grandson, with brittle diabetes.

People known to Jeanne Horn: 

  Jennifer Staten, with multiple sclerosis, and her husband John, Jeanne’s grandson.

We pray for all people afflicted with and affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and for speedy relief from this disease and its attendant problems both medical and non-medical.

We pray for all Christians around the world, especially those who are being persecuted for their faith.

We pray for refugees and all other people devastated by and caught up in the violence of war, crime, natural disasters, broken relationships, disease, and indifference.

We pray for men and women in the military, especially those actively in harm’s way, and their families, and for the families of those who have died in service. And we pray for the mutilated, maimed, and wounded; and for those still fighting on distant battlefields, though they appear to be home.

ALMIGHTY AND EVERLIVING GOD: Accept our prayers for these people afflicted and troubled with unhealthiness in their bodies, or in their hearts and souls, or in their minds and spirits. In Your Mercy, Lord, relieve them of and release them from their burdens; and grant them patience under their sufferings. And, if it be Thy Merciful and Loving Will, grant them an expedient and happy outcome from their trials. We ask all this in the Name of Your Son Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. AMEN

March 28, 2021

Prayers for Michael Hickcox

Barb Hickcox writes with news about her son Michael. She writes it better than I could:
“Michael has stage 3 esophageal cancer at the gastroesophageal junction. He is at Cedar Sinai in Los Angeles for treatment and is starting both chemo and radiation on April 5. He has lost 30+ pounds since January due to the obstruction and is trying to gain some back before treatment begins.  His husband is with him and his friends in the area are rallying to house and feed him. His husband is a good cook and has taken it upon himself to feed him up, and try to comply with the nutritionist’s recommendations. Cedar Sinai’s team for esophageal cancer is rated just below Mayo Clinic and I have confidence he will get the best care possible. 
“Thanks to all the pray-ers and friends of St. Peter’s. I feel confident that God’s plan for Michael is not over and your prayers will support and nurture him through this difficult time. God’s love to you.”
We have all seen miracles happen and we pray that our merciful Lord will grant one to Michael and support his husband and Barb during this time. AMEN  

March 16, 2021

Prayers for Milt and Marlyn Wyman

Milt Wyman reports that a recent endoscopy found cancer. The final pathologic diagnosis is still pending.
May our gracious and merciful Lord give Milt and Marlyn strength as they wait in this uncertain thin space and grant them hope and confidence both now and when a more definite answer appears. AMEN

March 16, 2021

Prayers for Louis Sizer

Jan Brinkerhoff asks for prayers for her son Louis Sizer. 
He is in the hospital in Winchester, Virginia, with sepsis of unknown origin. He is on antibiotics and there is much on-going testing and evaluation, but there have been no definitive answers found yet.
May our merciful God heal Louis and grant him a swift and uncomplicated resolution of this nasty problem. AMEN

March 2021 Prayer List

St. PETER’s CHURCH PARTNERS IN PRAYER

MARCH 2021 PRAYER LIST

We pray for our St. Peter’s sisters and brothers caught up in medical and surgical situations and for their continuing recovery and a merciful end to and release from their suffering, and for their families and for those who care for and about them:

Carol Hallenbeck, convalescing from covid.

Marlyn and Milt Wyman.

Henry and Sharon Shaw.

Kathy Heiskell and Ted.

Judy Held.

Kerry Shanklin.

Katie Cochran.

Jack Keefer.

Roberta Clark.

Tom and Barbara Johnstone.

Phil Griffith and Dustie.

De Dee Daly.

We pray for the families and friends of St. Peter’s people whose souls have recently fled into the Presence of Almighty God:

Robert Conway, Joel Mergler’s brother.

And we pray for those whose grief is known to God alone who silently carry on while His Healing Grace works within them to transform, renew, and restore their hearts and souls and minds and spirits.

We pray for our current and former St. Peter’s brothers and sisters, and clergy known to us with on-going problems:

Patrick Hardin, as he explores and discerns a calling to the ordained ministry.

Jim Yobaggy.

John Keefer.

Chet Heid.

Tom Van Brunt.

Bishop Briedenthal.

We pray for those known to or close to our St. Peter’s community in other ways who are having problems:

People known to Linda Heid:

  Bob Baker, her daughter Brandie’s father-in-law.

  Her cousin John Munslow and his wife Brunhilde with a recent stroke.

  Larry Kocon, with cancer and myasthenia gravis, and his wife Dianne.

People known to the Wyman’s:

  Jim Myers, Milt and Marlyn Wyman’s son-in-law.

  Penny Wyman, their niece, undergoing chemotherapy.

  Kenny Ketring, one of Milt’s former residents.

Heather Jones, Carol Hallenbeck’s niece, with chronic myelogenous leukemia.

Rebecca, Katie Cochran’s nephew’s wife, with lung and breast cancers.

Tony and Carmela Alastra, John Alastra’s parents.

Judy Pippenger, Nora Alastra’s mother.  

Delores (Dee) Kindal, Jackie Burns’ mother.

Peter Joling, Kathleen Mergler’s brother-in-law, with severe lung disease.

People known to the Clarks:

  Carol Service, with macular degeneration, and recent covid.

  Ray Service, with COPD and recent covid.

  Christal Mattern, with a recent stroke and now in rehab.

  Sue Stewart, with lymphoma, now starting six months of chemotherapy who

  also had a recent sinus operation.

  Margie Clark.

  Abby Clark.

  Al Latta, with cancer and in a nursing facility, his wife

  Marilyn and their daughter Natalie. 

Julie Newland, with dysautonomia, Lyme disease, and post-concussive head injury syndrome.

People known to De Dee Daly:

  Terry Ross, her daughter, with diabetes.

  Carol Tolson, on total venous hyperalimentation for short

  bowel syndrome.

People connected to Judy Held:

  Jon Kidd, her nephew.

  Her daughter Mary James’ friend, Kathryn Balderson with

  breast cancer.

  Her nurse’s daughter Lee Anne Lense with tonsillar cancer.

  Jacqualyn Quiana Covington, a young child with tuberous sclerosis.

Sam Davis, the Shaws’ good friend’s grandson, with brittle diabetes.

People known to Jeanne Horn: 

  Jennifer Staten, with multiple sclerosis, and her husband John, Jeanne’s grandson.

Margie Blenker, Barb Hickcox’s sister.

We pray for all people afflicted with and affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and for speedy relief from this disease and its attendant problems both medical and non-medical.

We pray for all Christians around the world, especially those who are being persecuted for their faith.

We pray for refugees and all other people devastated by and caught up in the violence of war, crime, natural disasters, broken relationships, disease, and indifference.

We pray for men and women in the military, especially those actively in harm’s way, and their families, and for the families of those who have died in service. And we pray for the mutilated, maimed, and wounded; and for those still fighting on distant battlefields, though they appear to be home.

ALMIGHTY AND EVERLIVING GOD: Accept our prayers for these people afflicted and troubled with unhealthiness in their bodies, or in their hearts and souls, or in their minds and spirits. In Your Mercy, Lord, relieve them of and release them from their burdens; and grant them patience under their sufferings. And, if it be Thy Merciful and Loving Will, grant them an expedient and happy outcome from their trials. We ask all this in the Name of Your Son Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. AMEN

February 13, 2021

Prayers for Jeff Sweat

Joe Kersey’s friend from the West Coast asks prayers for his work colleague and friend, Jeff Sweat, who has contracted the RONA virus.
This fellow is in his 50s and has at this posting been on the ventilator for 11 days. Further medical modalities are now available for discussion.
May our gracious and Merciful God grant our brother Jeff a reasonable, and timely, recovery from this affliction; and uphold his wife and friends as they stew about his situation.
AMEN

February 5, 2021

Prayers for Carol and Ray Service

Roberta Clark asks for  prayers for her good neighbors and friends Carol and Ray Service who have the covid virus. They were both hospitalized for a time and are now at home. Carol is recovering slowly, but Ray still has some degree of respiratory involvement [he has underlying COPD], although it does not appear that he will need to return to the hospital.
May our loving and merciful God grant Carol and Ray a full recovery without lingering complications from this present scourge. AMEN

February 2021 Prayer List

St. PETER’s CHURCH PARTNERS IN PRAYER

FEBRUARY 2021 PRAYER LIST

We pray for our St. Peter’s sisters and brothers caught up in medical and surgical situations and for their continuing recovery and a merciful end to and release from their suffering, and for their families and for those who care for and about them:

Joe Chornyak, with a recent renal stone and sepsis.

Carol Hallenbeck, convalescing from covid.

Marlyn and Milt Wyman.

Henry and Sharon Shaw.

Kathy Heiskell and Ted.

Judy Held.

Kerry Shanklin.

Katie Cochran.

Jack Keefer.

Roberta Clark.

Tom and Barbara Johnstone.

Phil Griffith and Dustie.

De Dee Daly.

We pray for the families and friends of St. Peter’s people whose souls have recently fled into the Presence of Almighty God:

Robert Conway, Joel Mergler’s brother.

Jarad, parents Mel and Jim, friends of  Linda Heid’s sister Valerie.

Marge Creason, mother of Jean McLendon.

And we pray for those whose grief is known to God alone who silently carry on while His Healing Grace works within them to transform, renew, and restore their hearts and souls and minds and spirits.

We pray for our current and former St. Peter’s brothers and sisters, and clergy known to us with on-going problems:

Patrick Hardin, as he explores and discerns a calling to the ordained ministry.

Jim Yobaggy.

John Keefer.

Chet Heid.

Tom Van Brunt.

Bishop Briedenthal.

We pray for those known to or close to our St. Peter’s community in other ways who are having problems:

People known to Linda Heid:

  Bob Baker, her daughter Brandie’s father-in-law.

  Her cousin John Munslow and his wife Brunhilde recovering

  from a very serious stroke.

  Larry Kocon, with cancer and myasthenia gravis, and his wife

  Diane.

People known to the Wyman’s:

  Jim Myers, Milt and Marlyn Wyman’s son-in-law.

  Penny Wyman, their niece, undergoing chemotherapy.

  Kenny Ketring, one of Milt’s former residents.

Heather Jones, Carol Hallenbeck’s niece, with chronic myelogenous leukemia.

Rebecca, Katie Cochran’s nephew’s wife, with lung and breast cancers.

Tony and Carmela Alastra, John Alastra’s parents.

Judy Pippenger, Nora Alastra’s mother.  

Delores (Dee) Kindal, Jackie Burns’ mother.

Peter Joling, Kathleen Mergler’s brother-in-law, with severe lung disease.

People known to the Clarks:

  Carol Service, with macular degeneration.

  Christal Mattern, with a recent stroke and now in rehab.

  Sue Stewart, with lymphoma, now starting six months of chemotherapy.

  Margie Clark.

  Abby Clark.

  Al Latta, with cancer and in a nursing facility, his wife

  Marilyn and their daughter Natalie. 

Julie Newland, with dysautonomia, Lyme disease, and post-concussive head injury syndrome.

People known to De Dee Daly:

  Terry Ross, her daughter, with diabetes.

  Carol Tolson, on total venous hyperalimentation for short bowel syndrome.

People connected to Judy Held:

  Jon Kidd, her nephew.

  Her daughter Mary James’ friend, Kathryn Balderson with breast cancer.

  Her nurse’s daughter Lee Anne Lense with tonsillar cancer.

  Jacqualyn Quiana Covington, a young child with tuberous sclerosis.

Sam Davis, the Shaws’ good friend’s grandson, with brittle diabetes.

People known to Jeanne Horn: 

  Jennifer Staten, with multiple sclerosis, and her husband John, Jeanne’s grandson.

Margie Blenker, Barb Hickcox’s sister.

We pray for all people afflicted with and affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and for speedy relief from this disease and its attendant problems both medical and non-medical.

We pray for all Christians around the world, especially those who are being persecuted for their faith.

We pray for refugees and all other people devastated by and caught up in the violence of war, crime, natural disasters, broken relationships, disease, and indifference.

We pray for men and women in the military, especially those actively in harm’s way, and their families, and for the families of those who have died in service. And we pray for the mutilated, maimed, and wounded; and for those still fighting on distant battlefields, though they appear to be home.

ALMIGHTY AND EVERLIVING GOD: Accept our prayers for these people afflicted and troubled with unhealthiness in their bodies, or in their hearts and souls, or in their minds and spirits. In Your Mercy, Lord, relieve them of and release them from their burdens; and grant them patience under their sufferings. And, if it be Thy Merciful and Loving Will, grant them an expedient and happy outcome from their trials. We ask all this in the Name of Your Son Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. AMEN

January 30, 2021

Updates, Prayer Requests, and Thanksgivings

Liz Rarey, Joe Kersey’s neighbor and friend, had an uncomplicated vitrectomy on her right eye and is doing well and is now back to driving.

Thanks be to God.

Joe Chornyak continues his recovery from his post-renal stone sepsis and is now off his intravenous antibiotics.
May our gracious God grant him continued healing and allow him to recover his strength. AMEN


Patrick Hardin is exploring a perceived calling toward Holy Orders with the ministry explorers group led by the Commission on Ministry and continues to do so Saturday 30 January. 
May the Holy Ghost guide and direct the Commission and Patrick toward a decision congruent with God’s purpose and will. AMEN


Rector David writes: “Thanksgivings are offered for Parish leaders taking up new ministries. Four nominees are filling positions on the Vestry, and Joyce Laurence has been appointed Clerk of the Vestry.
“Thanksgiving is given for Carol Hallenbeck as she steps down after many years as Clerk of the Vestry, and is facing several health challenges.
“Diocesan Delegate’s and Alternates are being elected, and the Parish is still seeking discernment for a new Treasurer.
“God is great.”
AMEN

January 14, 2021

Prayers for Joe Chornyak and Elizabeth Rarey

Joe Chornyak recently had surgery to remove a large kidney stone and is now home, but on-going sepsis requires him to receive around-the-clock intravenous antibiotics for another week or so.
May our gracious God grant him a successful recovery and maintain Joe’s strength. AMEN


Joe Kersey requests prayers for his good neighbor and friend Elizabeth Rarey who is presently undergoing a vitrectomy for macular retinal problems. 
May God grant Elizabeth a successful outcome and improved sight. AMEN