Update for week of January 4, 2009

Pat Smith’s dad, Roy Daffern, will have surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his ear tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. He has some heart issues that could be a problem. Please pray that all will go well.



Blaine Smith’s mom is not doing well. Please pray for her and the family.



Doris McDonald’s ex-sister-in-law, Lori, is having a lot of stress in her life. Her mom was diagnosed with liver cancer Christmas Eve. Even with chemo (which she started today), the doctor told her that it was fast growing and that she probably has a year or two to live. Lori lost her dad in 2001 with cancer. Today (Monday), Lori will go with her husband, Jim, to a doctor’s appointment. His arms have been numb and they haven’t found out why. Please pray that a correct diagnosis will be made and that treatment will be simple. Also, he has had radiation on his throat from previous surgery, and he has no sense of sweet, salty, or sour. He only tastes bitter, so he doesn’t want to eat. He is 56 and a non-smoker. All three believe there is a God, but do not attend church. Please pray that Lori will have God’s peace and that godly people will attend to their needs.

Keep Kip McDonald in your Prayers as he starts Navy Seal training this week.

Pray for Rick Shaw and the Wayland students traveling with him to Kenya. They will return February 1, 2009. Pray that they will have a safe trip and much success doing God's work there.