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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
NEW REQUESTS 
  • Bethany Grossman and family, friends of several in our church. Successful surgery last week removed her tonsils and adenoids and is recovering at Riley. Bethany is four years old and has mosaic trisomy 9 which presents numerous health challenges and surgery risks. Prayers for rest for her and her mom Tiffany as they navigate her recovery. 
  • From the Presbytery of the Ohio Valley (POV) - Smyrna-Monroe Presbyterian Church, Madison Smyrna-Monroe Presbyterian Church is located in Southern Indiana in Jefferson County, near the town of Madison and the Ohio River. We are a small church in the country with mostly elderly members. We regularly contribute to a local food pantry. We also support Mission Giving, Seminary, One Great Hour of Sharing, Christmas Joy Offering, and Englishton Park. Our church is over 180 years old
CONTINUING REQUESTS
*indicates update of information
  • Gail Hayes, white blood count has become low and she has little energy. She has received Neupogen injections. 
  • 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:

God, grant me the serenity 
to accept the things I cannot change,
courage to change the things I can,
and wisdom to know the difference.

Amen
   -- Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)
 
Evening:
 
Lord Jesus Christ, 
Son of the living God, 
have mercy on me, 
a sinner!
   -- Hesychast prayer, 
      Gregory Palamas (1296 – 1359)
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