Conference Prayer Center

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Bishop Keaton would like prayers for the following: - The war in Iraq - That there be passionate intentionality about "making disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world" - That

Prayers are requested this coming week for Cheryl and Joe Bistayi's grandson, Seth, as he undergoes another CAT scan to determine the state of the cancer cells in his liver. If the cells have increase

Cathy Christman, Nashville UMC pastor, requests prayers for her aunt, Kris Plont, who is preparing to undergo experimental treatment today in Detroit. She is 40 and had cancer in her kidney which has

Lisa Batten, Wesley Foundation of Kalamazoo Director, requests prayers of healing for her family and that of the victims, peace in this uncertain time, and a continued sense of God's presence.

Pastor Meg Wilson, Grawn UMC, will be hospitalized on May 7 for a pain pump implant. This procedure/surgery will be implanted with pain medication for a spinal problem. It is our prayer that this pro

Richard L. Matson, retired clergy, requests prayers for Brian Rosecrance, former member of Ionia First UMC, and former executive director of Appalachia Service Project, Inc. in Tennessee. Prayers for

Bill Dye requests prayers for Roxy Nye, Administrative Assistant, Bear Lake and Arcadia UMC's, who is having difficulty with her eyes. Her sight has declined over the past few years, and now there is

Greg Lawton lawtongw4@aol.com, Dispute Resolution Center of Central Michigan I would ask prayers for a peaceful end to the school year for students, teachers and administrators, for the youth at Pa

Anita Hahn, pastor of New Life UMC, requests prayers Rev. Lynn Chappell, Gladwin UMC, Detroit Conference. Lynn has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and most recently cancer has been discovered in

Update on Walter Rothfuss: Walter spent his first night at Jordan's Nursing Home in Bridgman. He will have no further need for dialysis, but the colon still needs healing. He is weak; cannot stan

Please pray for Rev. Dianne Bowden, pastor at Muskegon:Crestwood. She is having spinal cord surgery at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon. Please pray for the surgery and healing afterward. Please pray f

Update on Gay Burke: The lesion found on his bladder was removed yesterday and has proven to be non-cancerous. Gay and Joanie are very grateful the cancer has not spread from the original site.

Update on Rev. Walter Rothfuss: Walter was hospitalized after a fall last Saturday, after which he was kept for observation. His kidneys were malfunctioning which affected his whole body chemistry.

Dear Friends, We cannot thank you enough for your prayer support through very difficult days for our congregation since our former Director of youth, Troy Deal was arrested by the Michigan Attorney

Update on Rev. Walter Rothfuss: Walter was hospitalized after a fall last Saturday, after which he was kept for observation. His kidneys were malfunctioning which affected his whole body chemistry.

Wally and Jessica Walsworth request continued prayers for retired Rev. Tom Peters and his wife, Mary. Tom has been in and out of ICU at Ingham Hospital for several weeks.

Joanie Burke, Stockbridge Ave. UMC, requests continued prayers for her husband, Gay, as he undergoes tests tomorrow to determine and cause of blood in his urine. Gay has been in treatment for cancer s

Please pray for Rev. Walter Rothfuss, retired pastor living in Bridgman, MI. Walter entered Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, MI, Sunday and is need of prayer for healing. Please keep his wife, Jacki

From Jim Noggle, pastor of The Gathering UMC: Your prayers would be appreciated. For this church to reach a point of being fully resourced and able to continue growing in outreach to the poor in the

Thank you to everyone who has been praying for my daughter Julie. Sunday night she received a gift of life; a kidney. She is doing well and is expected to be discharged from the hospital on Friday.

From Nichea VerVeer Guy, president, Conference United Methodist Women: She would appreciate your prayers.

Update on Del Bassett: Del was transferred early this week from Bronson ICU to Alamo Nursing Home, where he will remain for at least 2 weeks. His wife Rena and family thank everyone for the cards a

Update- Ron Fassett: Ron Fassett (retired UMC pastor) has recently been diagnosed with brain cancer which has spread from his lungs. The change in his strength, ability to walk, and memory loss has b

From Ward Pierce, pastor at Mendon / West Mendon UMCs and chair of Conference Rules of Order Committee: Prayers requested for: Pinched nerve and general health.

Dave Morton requests prayers for the Albion District VIM team to Les Cayes, Haiti, April 4-13. This team of 11 will be working on a dental clinic. Prayers for safe travels and meaningful work.

Lynn Stull-Lipps, Center Park UMC, would like prayers for her daughter, Emma, who will be undergoing surgery this coming Friday, April 4.

Update - Kathy Hippensteel, Conference Office CCOM Administrative Staff: Dealing with health concerns and pending surgery. Your continued prayers would be appreciated during this extremely stressfu

Please be in prayer for Hannah Heisler, daughter of Benton and Linda Heisler. Hannah will have surgery this week to correct the bone structure in her shoulder that contributed to her hospitaliza

This prayer request comes as an update on Gay Burke, from wife Joanie, Stockbridge Ave. UMC (saumc@kalnet.net): Please continue to pray for Gay and his family as he continues to struggle with healt

Update on Del Bassett: Del continues to be in ICU at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo following a truck-tree accident late last week. He has multiple broken bones and a punctured lung. Del is doing mo

Lowell Walsworth requests prayers for Rev. Tom Peters, Pleasant Lake UMC, who probably will be having surgery today.

Zawdie Abiade requests prayers for Minette Himes, Kalamazoo District Office Administrative Assistant, who underwent surgery today. Prayers for grace and peace as she heals.

Delbert Troutman requests prayers for her cousin Josh, who recently returned home from Iraq after being hospitalized for 14 months due to a sniper wound. Josh has a long way to go with his recovery, h

Mary Beth Rhine, pastor at Gobles/Kendall UMC: Please continue to pray for Delbert Bassett. He has taken a turn for the worse. Please continue to hold him and his wife Rena in prayer.

Rev. Eric Beck, Lake Odessa Central UMC, asks for prayers for his father, Dale Beck. The Beck family is meeting today with the doctor to discuss next steps for his father as the hospital has dete

Mary Beth Rhine requests prayers for Delbert Bassett, member of Kendall UMC and former Conference UMM Chair. Del was involved in a serious car accident today and remains hospitalized with several brok

Mary Beth Rhine requests prayers for Delbert Bassett, member of Kendall UMC and former Conference UMM Chair. Del was involved in a serious car accident today and remains hospitalized with several brok

David Hills requests prayers for his wife, Claire. Claire has been diagnosed with stage two breast cancer, which has spread to her lymph nodes. She'll be undergoing chemotherapy, followed by radiatio

Prayer update from Bob and Mary Stark: Mary's mom went peacefully to be with her Lord yesterday afternoon, March 13. Her service will be held at 1:00pm at Manton UMC on Monday, March 17. Visitation

Bob and Mary Stark, Kalkaska UMC, would appreciate prayers for Mary's mother who is critically ill following complications from open heart surgery. Our prayers are for God's will, as well as discernme