Bill Trefts is with Jesus

Last night Bill passed away. Please continue to pray for his family as they grieve him and try to continue on with life.

Thank you,
Jonathan

Nickels Family

Please remember the Nickels family.

 Our dear neighbor's grandson (age 20 I think) was shot and killed along with his 18 year old girl-friend. They were walking in a public park in Oklahoma when it happened yesterday morning. The family is heartbroken, I had the opportunity to meet the young man about two years ago. They are such a nice family.

 

Thank you so much,

Ashley

Mikailah's Aunt Jenny

My aunt Jenny has been in the hospital for the last few days... in and out. We do not know the cause, because we haven't been able to get a hold of her. So just please pray that whatever is wrong will be worked out quickly. Thank you so much!

~Mikailah

Erina's Grandma is with Jesus

Major update: my Grandma passed on about 4:30 PM today. All of my family that's down there was with her, and she went very very peacefully. My grandpa (her husband... they've been married 60 years!) was holding her hand, and my mom had her arm around my grandpa.

-erina

Payne Family

This was sent to me by my very dear friend:

Dear family in Christ,

The reason I am writing is to ask for your prayers. 

My father was involved in a vehicle accident at around midnight on Friday. We just got through talking to him a few hours ago, he's at the hospital. 

Here's what I understood: They were training last night, and he was riding in the turret of a Hummer-like vehicle. Dad got flung out of the turret in the accident. Well, we're just thankful that he's alive. He's at a very good hospital (3 hrs from where he was working) and his best friend (who is also his  boss on this job) has been checking on him. We're thankful. The doctor says the lining (?) of his spleen was removed in the accident, so there was some internal bleeding, but now the bleeding has stopped - it would have been fatal if the spleen had broken. He's banged up quite a bit, he didn't get out of ICU until a few hours ago. God is so merciful, and we are thankful that HE is sovereign over everything that happens, may His name be praised - regardless of the circumstances. Dad was excited to share that he was able to walk some around the hospital with his friend and the aid of a nurse. (He was worried that his legs were in worse shape.)

That's all the news we have for today. Tomorrow we'll find out more.

Our family is grateful for your prayers. 

On behalf of the Payne family,

-Michelle

She also just sent an update:

Well, here I am with my daily update on dad. :) We're joyful to report that he's feeling much better today. He says the hospital and staff is really nice - and the food is excellent. :) He told us (and the doctor) he felt ready to go back to work, but the doctor wants him to wait till tomorrow. He said MAYBE he'll be well enough to be released tomorrow. We're just waiting to hear from the doctor if he's well enough to travel - if he's not, my grandmother (dad's mom) will take care of him. She lives in Arizona, and will be more than happy to care for him. My father's boss is his best friend and a believer, Mr. B has been checking on him quite often and helping dad to walk around the hospital. We have great peace in knowing that God has Mr. B there.

We're just amazed every time we think of how bad the accident was and that he doesn't have one broken bone. His spleen seems to be the worst thing that got damage (which is serious), the doctor says he needs to be careful. Dad is on a lot pain meds, he does sound better today. He was happy to hear that y'all are remembering him and lifting him up in prayer. He is grateful, we all are. 

Tomorrow, we'll hear what the doctor has to say and send out another update.

Thank you so much.

For the Payne family,

Michelle

Please pray for a quick healing. Michelle, her brother, and her father are currently working on a short film together, and this has slowed that down as well, they were hoping to get it into the San Antonio Christian Film Festival this year, which means it needs to be done by Sept. 30, so you could pray for that to. This has set many things in their family WAY back but they're joyful though all things.

Blessings,
Natalya

Erina's Grandma in Critical Care

Please pray for my grandmother. The test for colon cancer was negative, however she was admitted to the hospital for congestive heart failure about 2 weeks ago, and is rehab now. she is doing okay, just very weak and frail. Thank you! Erina

UPDATE: I need you to pray like, now. my grandma isn't doing well at all. she was rushed to the hospital from the rehab place where she was because she was refusing to drink liquids, getting very weak, etc. my grandpa and uncle, aunt, and cousin who were down there had gone home for the night when this happened. please please pray and spread the word. <3 it would mean the WORLD to me if my Jesus worked a miracle and she was ok. thanks :) ~Erina

Dear praying friends,
My cousin Domenic broke his hand a few days ago. He's a highly favored Varsity football lineman in his school, so it's a toll on the team as well as him. He's more concerned about that actually. He broke the same hand (his right) last year, only on his thumb, instead of his ringer finger bone (on the back of his hand) like this time. He's taking it well, but he still wants to play (with a very padded cast of course) but it's a little unnerving for all of us. :) last time surgery was talked of, and, though it's not this time, we're not looking forward to another long healing proses...all while he tries to play football. :/ He's on enough medicine that he's not really feeling any pain, but it annoys him that he can't do anything. He's a Christian so that helps. Please pray for a quick healing and no more injuries while he plays. Also please pray that the coaches wouldn't "protect" him, as in keeping him on the bench most of the time. He's one of the best players on the team and I know he would be more hurt by that than he is from actually breaking his hand.
Blessings,
Natalya

Pray for Stephanie

Neuromuscular disease is progressing and need prayers for strength, peace, and to tolerate the next treatment well. This illness takes it's toll physically and emotionally. I just need lifted up...Thank you for your prayers.

Stephanie

Please be praying for my dear friends, the Zimmerman family. They have hot ash falling from the sky at their home near Tomball Tx. Also be praying for all the victims of the Texas wild fires. Over 300 homes have been destroyed already.

I will be posting periodic updates on my twitter account @jsphosgraphe

Johanna

One of my mom's friends just lost her niece in a car crash.. the young lady was 16, a Christian, and was loved by all. If you could just pray for her family, they would appreciate all the prayers they can get.
Thank you!

~Mikailah

Sandi White Family

{This request was lost in my inbox from two weeks ago. Please continue to pray. Thank you!}

 

If you would, please remember the family of Sandi White.

Last Monday, she passed away to be with Jesus, after a few short months of breast cancer.

She was a homeschool momma of three beautiful daughter ages 10, 5, and 3. The little three year old's birthday was the same Monday her Momma went to heaven. This family really needs prayer, but as the little 3 year old said when she saw her mommy for the first time at the funeral home, "Look! Mommy's in the treasure box!" Indeed she is, Mrs. White was truly a wonderful mother and devoted wife, she'll be sadly missed.

 

Thank you so much,

Kathrann

Update on Bill Trefts

Please continue to pray for healing from lymphoma. Bill has stopped all treatments, and is currently only on pain meds. Please also pray for his family; I talked with his son today, and learned that there are some heavily strained relationships.
Thanks for your prayers,
Jonathan

Grandma Update

Thank you all so much for praying for my Grandma! She is home from the hospital and she is much better, although she's still on medication and we'd appreciate it so much if you could continue to keep her in your prayers.

~Ann