Prayer for Dave Jandik

Just a note to give you an update. Dave's pain medicines seem to be wearing off faster and faster. We were in the ER on Saturday because the Vicodin was not helping. They put him on a new medicine. He is home as the new medicine seems to be working, although it too seems not to be working as effectively as in the beginning. His sodium levels are quite low. We often set the timer and make him drink more Gatorade every 30 minutes. He is going through quite a few 20 oz bottles. He eats very little. We feel we have accomplished something great if he eats a 1/2 c. cream of wheat and a 1/2 c. of jello in a day's time.
He shuffles around pretty well, but does so quite slowly. He can no longer read as his vision is blurry from the medicine. Speech is slow and weak- sounding and his thinking processes also show affects of the medication.
Marty and I read the Bible or other articles and books to him. He occasionally will watch a bowl game for awhile. He does not communicate too much, which is quite unusual for Dave.
We go to Henry Ford this Thursday in the afternoon. Dave's brother, John, will be taking us. They will tell us at that time possible plans and treatments for his pancreatic cancer.
We appreciate all your thoughts, prayers and kindnesses. Thanks a bunch.
Ruth J.

Prayer for Jonah McCall

Please be in prayer for baby Jonah. He is home now from Sparrow Hospital but still on oxygen and trying to fight bronchitis and pneumonia in his little lungs. Please pray for strength for his parents, Chris & Emily during this time.

The Barker Family

We just got a call that a friend, Sharon Barker passed away this morning about 4:00 a.m. She had suffered for over a year with cancer. She was a dear friend of our family and several others of our congregation. Sharon was definitely a woman of God and loved to work with children and Women's ministries.

Our prayer is for her husband, daughter and extended family at this time. They are rejoicing in her home-going, however it is a tough time of year to lose someone you love. She and her husband did not have any insurance and we are sure that this will be a heavy burden on him financially.

Thank you!
Dorothy Tarolli

Pray for Keith Fruchey

My dad has been battling cancer and just recently they found a tumor in his brain. His condition is not very good. Also, please pray for my mom for strength.

Thanks,
Todd Fruchey

Prayer for Joyce Ulis

Joyce is not doing very well. Today she was put on oxygen 24 hours a day by her regular doctor. Yesterday I took her to the pulmonary cardiologist and he said her case is very complicated. She is having a terrible time breathing and is retaining fluid and her kidneys are failing. She had been doing pretty well until 3 or 4 days ago and then she has gone down hill very quickly.

Thank you for praying.
Shelley Cook

Young Boy in Class

A boy in my classroom was discovered with a mass around his heart. Doctors have not been able to get a clear picture of what it is on the first MRI and CAT Scan. He will be going to Detroit or Ann Arbor in a week. This time they will put him to sleep and see what this is growing and getting larger in his chest. The doctors are leaning towards bone cancer. The family is scared and anxiously waiting to hear what it is. I am not sure of the family's spiritual status. I told them I would be praying for him. I am specifically praying for this child to be cancer free and healthy, and if the family doesn't know God that God will use this scary time to draw them to HIM.

Judy Bailey

Judith Elizabeth Bailey
(March 17, 1945 - November 17, 2009)

Judith Elizabeth Bailey – age 64, of Morrice, went home to her Lord, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Perry Church of the Nazarene, 3100 West Ellsworth Road, Perry with Rev. Timothy Harmon officiating. Interment will take place at Union Home Cemetery, Maple Rapids. Visitation will be from 4 PM to 8 PM on Friday at Hillcrest Mausoleum Chapel, 1106 S. Washington, Owosso; Saturday from 10 AM to 11 AM at the church.

Judith was born in Lansing on March 17, 1945, the daughter of Lyle and Bernice Ward. She married Gerald Bailey on May 15, 1981 at the Olivet Baptist Church. Judith was a graduate of Eastern High School and attended Davenport College in Lansing. She loved scrapbooking and also loved to read. As a grandmother, she devoted her life to her three grandsons. Also special to her were her dogs, Sadie and Zoe.

She is survived by: husband, Gerald (JB); son, Scott Harkness; daughter, Nikki (Scott) Bindschatel; grandsons, Jaren, Jeremy, Jace Bindschatel; sister, Connie Zimmerman; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Robert and Sandy Bailey; nephews, Todd (Vicki) Zimmerman, Owen (Cathy) Bailey; nieces, Heather (Whitney) Thomas, Sheila (Allen) Winters, Tricia (Wayne) Bovenachen, Kimberly (James) Neal; as well as several loving aunts, uncles, cousins, grand nephews and grand nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert; and niece, Andrea Jo.

Memorials are suggested to either the American Cancer Society or the American Brain Tumor Association.

Prayer for John Archer's Family

Please be in prayer for John Archer's family (co-worker of Larry Cook). John passed away this week from a long battle with cancer. Please prayer for peace & comfort for his family & children during this time.

Prayer for Lott Family

Please be in prayer for Louie's family. Louie Lott passed away in Mason. Visitation with family & friends will be on Tuesday, November 17th from 5-7 p.m. at Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Home in Mason, Michigan. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, November 18th at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

Alice McMichael

Please be in prayer for the Long Family. Karen's grandma, Alice, passed away at the age of 99 last night.