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Koinonia Prayer List

PRAYER REQUESTS (joys and concerns) should be called in or e-mailed to the church office. With your permission, they will be listed in the Koinonia prayer list, and announced in worship so that the church family can pray for the mentioned needs. Please keep the office updated on the requests.

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. Romans 8:26

CELEBRATIONS/Prayers of thanksgiving

Thanks to the volunteers that are continuing to produce our live and recorded worship services.
The CPC deacons that are shepherding their flocks and caring for needs of the church and community
Lucas Haan cancer treatments completed and is pain free. Tests have indicated success.

NEW REQUESTS

Amanda Otieno, co-director of 14th & Chestnut Community Center, surgery on Jan 5 for a herniated disc in her neck.
Gail Hayes, white blood count has become low and she has little energy. She has received Neupogen injections.
From the Presbytery of the Ohio Valley (POV) - Jefferson Presbyterian Church, Canaan Jefferson Presbyterian Church was established in 1818 and is made of stone. It has beautiful stainedglass windows and a high arched ceiling that shows the beautiful wood in the ceiling. As with all small country churches, we struggle to keep people coming to our church. We would appreciate prayers for our church for growth and members

CONTINUING REQUESTS
*indicates update of information

*Kaitlyn Wiensch, friend of Jim & Cheryl Moles preparing for breast reconstruction surgery following double mastectomy and many treatments over the last several months.
*Dick Bennett, Cheryl Moles brother, awaiting test results and experiencing continued weakness following recent hospitalization
*Brenda and Bill Green's daughter Amanda and Amanda's Sister in Law, Abby. Abby and her husband welcomed a baby boy, Blaine, via surrogate on December 19. Baby is very premature and is in the NICU at a North Carolina hospital. He is currently stable but has a long road ahead of him. Prayers for Abby and family and they navigate baby's needs in the coming weeks and months.
*Mike and Molly Wadsworth, Mike continuing rehab following a successful knee replacement
*Josie Bullock, friend of Gail Nattkemper. Had major surgery for cancer in early December. Continues chemo to treat tumors unable to be removed during surgery.
Sarah Kelsheimer's neighbor, Won, has resumed chemo treatments after a failed previous round. The current treatment seems to be working as tumors have shrunk considerably. Prayers for continued progress and strength as she navigates the treatment
Friend of Roger and Kristi Nelson needing prayers
The Shaw family in their recent loss of wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Norma.
Helen Kershaw, Kyle Kershaw's mother, doing well following multiple eye surgeries. One eye shows promise and another surgery is planned for January.
John and Elinor Cleveland, both recovered from recent illness.
Jean and Chuck Shutt, Jean home and continuing recovery from ruptured appendix. Faces a mixture of therapies in her recovery.
Steve Mead has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Awaiting surgery date
Wini McCammon's dear friend's cancer has returned aggressively and she's possibly facing mastectomies.
Scott Garrison, for a good recovery from a successful open heart surgery
Nancy Buck, returned home after hospital and rehab stay. Recovery is progressing slower than she would like.
For those diagnosed with cancer, heart trouble, and others who currently wish to remain anonymous.
Eunice Pate, continuing to recover at home after a stroke. Please pray for Eunice and family as they navigate her recovery
Ridge Holder's friend Gavyn and his father, Scott. Scott continues to receive treatment for t-cell lymphoma, with the possibility of leukemia.
Agnes Moles and the Moles family as she experiences some health issues.
For our elders currently serving on the session, that they might lead with God's guidance, compassion and wisdom.
For those suffering from mental illness
For those suffering from regressive illnesses, including memory loss
For unity and fellowship in the churches.
Vivian Marsh
At-risk children and their parents/caregivers or foster families
Alexander Speinburg, nephew of Caroline (Wadsworth) and Jeremy Johnson, rare disease with limited physical development
David, P.J. Ekstrom's cousin, prostate cancer that is now stage 4 cancer through his body; his wife, Margery needs support and prayers for peace
Shawn Larson, Phillip Smith’s godson, continues to struggle with limitations of Multiple Sclerosis.

MILITARY SERVICE

Brian Harder-Army National Guard
Alex Wadsworth - Army - Grandson of Mike and Molly, stationed in South Korea

SHUT-INS & THOSE UNABLE TO GET OUT OFTEN

Susie Schnabel
Mary Jean DeMarr, Westminster Village
Don Lowder

The Greek word “koinonia” as often used in the New Testament writings, means Christian fellowship or communion with God or with fellow Christians.

Weekly Prayers

Morning:

O God, from whom all holy desires,
all good counsels, and all just works
do proceed;
give unto thy servants that peace
which the world cannot give;
that our hearts may be set
to obey thy commandments,
and also that by thee,
we, being defended from the fear
of our enemies,
may pass our time in rest and quietness;
through the merits of Jesus Christ
our Saviour.
Amen.
-- Gelasian Sacramentary.

Evening:

Save us, O God, and raise us up
by Thy Christ.
Let us stand up,
and beg for the mercies of the Lord,
and His compassions,
for the angel of peace,
for what things are good and profitable,
for a Christian departure out of this life,
an evening and a night of peace,
and free from sin;
and let us beg that the whole course
of our life may be unblamable.
Let us dedicate ourselves and one another
to the living God through His Christ.
Amen.
--Apostolic Constitutions.