First Christian Church, Wauchula, FL

Missy Massey – Prayer for Johnny Vandiver – - will be starting treatment for cancer; also prayer for Chales King – - spot has shown up after 25 years of remission from cancer

Erica Eisenhauer – Prayer – - has been dealing with a lot emotionally & physically – - prayer to be more reliant on God

Brandi Maldonado – Prayer for Pam Gourley – - she fell on Wednesday (5/9) and hit her head. As a result, her brain started bleeding in 2 places – - doctors will do surgery today (5/13) – - prayer for the surgeons and the family.

Erica Scheipsmeier – Prayer for her friend (Tina Richardson) – - her 7 month old nephew has been diagnosed with cancer of the liver – - prayer for this family

Prayer request for Cindy Gillespie – She had facial surgery on Friday (5/11) and is in a lot of pain and not sleeping

Kathy Hawk – Thankful for the love and support she has received

Renee Johnston – Prayer for strength to know that Jesus always gives grace when she feels she’s not good enough

Cynthia Gillespie  – Baptism

Micah Myers – Prayer – - the mother of one of her students and former students was shot and killed by their father, who then committed suicide. All 4 children were home, and the youngest (not even 4 years old) witnessed the entire event. Please pray for the entire family.

Jessica Gordon & Family of Myrtle Knight – It’s been one week since her Nana’s home-going – - they want to thank their FCC church family & friends for the phone calls, food, prayers & flowers during this difficult time.

Gena Kitchens – Prayer – - she broke her hip and had surgery on Monday (5/7) to have a hip replacement – - surgery went well

Miranda Hogue – Would like to thank everyone for the prayers and words of encouragement – - she knows she couldn’t have succeeded in winning her competition without all of them.  All in God’s strength and all to God’s glory!

Carol Knight – Would like to thank everyone for their prayers for her mom – - she is doing well and hopefully will be home in about 2 weeks

Renee Johnston – Prayer for her mom (Sandy Flores) – - she had cancer 3 years ago and has been cancer free since then. New labs and scans were done recently – - prayer for good results.

Tina Barwick – prayer for her sister-in- law (Toni Petersen) – - has been diagnosed with breast cancer – - prayer for healing

J.J. Quartermous (Frankie Green’s great-grandchild – - 10 months old) – - Started vomiting blood and then passed out.  EMT’s have taken him to the hospital in Kissimmee (where he lives). UPDATE (5/10): J.J. is home and is doing well – - thank you for the prayers!

Dee Williams-Tatis – Prayer for safe travel for Malik as he leaves for the Domican Republic this week – - prayer that he will get closer to God and continued prayers for his recovery from the surgery he had on his arm

Eddie & Linda Hernandez – Prayer for Linda and her health – - prayer that the doctors can figure out what’s going on; also prayer for adoption process

Donia Hughes – Prayer – - she’s been in the hospital this past week with weakness and potassium issues – - she’s back at Hardee Manor now but still needs prayer

Emily Green (Billy & Frankie’s daughter-in-law) – Prayer for Luc Confortin – - for salvation and spiritual warfare

Joy Roberts – Prayer for Barbara Bailey (fellow teacher) – - her dad passed away unexpectedly on Thursday (4/26)

Myrtle Knight (Jessica Gordon’s grandmother) – Passed away Sunday (4/29) – - services will be Wednesday, May 2, at Northside Baptist Church. Viewing is at 10:00 and funeral at 11:00 – - Graveside afterwards at Wauchula Cemetery.

 Topsy See – Prayer for a good doctor appointment in Venice on Monday (4/23)

Stacie Whaley – Prayer for safe travel to St. Pete to take Timothy to a G.I. specialist – - prayer that treatment goes well and takes care of the problem; also prayer to become more of a follower than a fan

Erica Scheipsmeier – Prayer for a friend whose son was arrested in another state – - prayer that they can see that Jesus is what’s missing in their lives; also praise – - she’s happy that she’s going to a small group and going through the “Not A Fan” study

Prayer request for Tommy Irby – Is in Lakeland – - femoral artery bleeding badly – - prayer for him and his family

 Maria Servin (Sergio’s mom) – Prayer – - is having surgery on May 9th to remove a malignant tumor

Dale & Sabrina Crawford – Thankful to everyone who helped with the youth bake sale

Missy Massey – Praise – - Johnny Vandiver is doing great – - please continue to pray as they figure out what the next step is (chemo – radiation)

Melany Milby – Prayer to be a follower and not a fan

Linda Thompson – Prayer – - having knee surgery tomorrow (Monday – 4/16) – - UPDATE: Surgery went well…she’ll be in Lakeland Regional until Friday and then will be transferred to Wauchula for rehab

Chloe Goss & Family – Prayer – - they’ve made it to China safely and will be back on May 12th – - prayer for peace and strength as they go through the treatment for Chloe; also prayer for Justin (Chloe’s dad) – - he had to stay home

Brenda Miller – Prayer to let go of her selfishness and give God her complete commitment and to follow His Word

Martha & Jeff Long – Praise – - their son had a scan after 2 rounds of chemo and he is responding better than expected – - thankful to the church for the prayers and to God for answering prayer

Sarah Parks – Prayer for all the students, teachers & administrators who will be giving or taking the FCAT and other state assessments this week

Missy Massey – Prayer for her brother-in-law (Johnnie Vandiver) – - he has a brain tumor and will be having surgery on Wednesday (4/18) in Tampa – - prayer also for his wife (Martha) for strength during this time; also prayer for the students taking the FCAT

Ashley Smith  – Prayer for the students taking the FCAT; also prayer for knowledge on how to raise her son (Rylan) to make his faith his own

Brandi Maldonado – Prayer for guidance in an upcoming decision

Leighton & Lara Bryant – Prayer for the Gilmore/Gonzales family – - Jeff was shot early this morning (Sunday – 4/15) and is in critical condition at Lakeland Regional – - prayer for God to be in control

Aaron & April Walkington – Prayer for her best friend (Tina) as God leads her life – - that she’ll make the decisions that the Lord would have her make; also Praise – - AJ’s surgery (tubes put in and adenoids taken out) went well on Monday (4/9) and she’s pain free and hearing better already!

Melany Milby - Will be having knee surgery on Wednesday (4/18) in Sarasota

Tommy Irby (Mindy Albritton’s papa) – Prayer – - he had a heart attack last night and is currently being monitored in the hospital

Tina Nicholson – Baptism

Savannah Mullins – Baptism

Yvonne Abbott – Desire for Membership

Ricky & Brittany Wiggins  – Desire for Membership

Prayer for Chloe Goss & her family – They will be leaving for China on Saturday, April 14th, and will be there 30 days for treatment for Chloe – - prayer for safe travel, Chloe’s healing and peace for her family

Kimberly Canary – Prayer – - she’s having a really hard time with the loss of her mom – - she misses her and needs lots of prayer – - she has begun counseling and knows it’s going to get harder but God is with her every step she takes

Don Bissette – Prayer

Kathy Hawk – Praise – - she got a “LIFE DO-OVER” – - her probation was terminated 2 years early on April 4th – - what she couldn’t do for herself, God did for her

Alexis Gillispie – Praise – - she’s thankful to God for being with her – - for healing, helping and guiding her

Donia Hughes - Fell on Sunday and has a bruised hip – - please keep her in your prayers