Praises & Prayers 18 JAN 2026

January 17th, 2026

PRAISES & PRAYERS 18 JAN 2026

Praises:

Tom and Patty Horn – PRAISE that friend Bill Hatcher’s hip surgery went well and he is home walking without pain! PTL that Sherm Hostetter continues to recover well!
Ryan and Jennipher Perry – PTL for Ryan’s brother getting full-time job with benefits
Wayman and Barbara Bishop – PRAISE that Barbara’s CT scan showed NO issues!
Ryan and Becky Murphy – THANKFUL for Marie Edenton’s diagnosis
Mighty Men of Good Hope – THANKFUL for fun and fellowship last Thursday
PRAISE for the GREAT attendance and results at Youth Evangelism Conference!
PRAISE for the 3 families presenting 6 children for dedication to the Lord! Jessica presenting Koe Vaughan; Phillip and Shelby presenting Magnolia Raelyn, Jonah Daniel, and Jackson Oliver Scarbro; Jeremy and Ashley presenting Madeline Mae and James Michael Phillips

Prayers:

Gary and Mary Craiger – for the grieving of family and friends of Gary’s brother Ralph who died unexpectedly last week while working at his church
Melody Cotter – for son Raymond in Inova Fairfax to have successful surgery to save his pancreas; for Ray’s wife Cheryl and Matthew, David and Jacob to be comforted.
Bill and Doni O’Connor – for Doni’s left shoulder surgery on Feb. 16th.
René and Mary Adam - for Mary to be healed from whatever is causing hives; for healing of granddaughters - Sadie’s headaches and McKenzie’s gastro issues.
Lottie Beaver – for Melvin Jr.’s post-stroke depression
GHBC Prayer team – that issues in our lives do not overshadow those in the lives of the people for whom we are called to pray; for NO FEAR during altar calls.
Karen Robison – unspoken prayer request
Kris and Kelly Battles – for Kelly’s work on her PhD; for adult children to find hope, purpose, and calling in Christ; For Kelly’s hip and leg pain to be healed.
Doris Higginbotham – knee surgery went well though recovery is tough and painful.
Mark and Sharon White – for God’s strong hand on son Nick’s job search
Frank and Dale Edenton – for Dale’s eyes blurriness; For Frank AGS and COPD
Nick and Kortney Alexander – healing for Kortney’s grandfather in Indiana
Mighty Men of Good Hope – DAILY prayer for children suffering “adult” diseases
Wayman and Barbara Bishop – for permanent healing of Barbara’s scoliosis
Jessica Hueber-Scott – for baby Koe pulling out feeding tube and has facial tic
Donna Hambrick –for her brother Daryl for Medicaid to cover MRI for neck/back pain
Jason and Shannon Holloway –for Jason’s son, Jordan, to return to our family and our lives; for Jason’s continued shoulder, carpal tunnel and neck recovery.
Ryan and Becky Murphy – for Ryan’s sister Shawn in rehab for pneumonia, and for strength for his mom and sisters caring for her.
Barb Carr – for her sister-in-law in end-of-life care
Larry and Becky Rodgers – for Larry’s sister Francis Evans and for her family
Cary Smith – for salvation for Cary’s family
Milton and Louise Parrish – for his son Jeremy to come back to Jesus
Kricket Curtis - Mom (Elaine Curtis) healing from right wrist and left hand injuries
Diana Robertson – for daughter Tara’s healing from longtime injury and paralysis
Mike and Heather Noland – for Mike’s 2nd knee surgery
Karen Robison – for discernment for her son, Joshua
Ryan and Jennipher Perry – for Pastor’s PhD dissertation; for Jennipher’s job opportunity; for Ryan’s father’s cancer on his liver to be miraculously healed
For God to guide our Vision 2030 teams in the detailed planning and execution
For God’s guidance and provision for GHBC to have / build space for growth in worship and study
For God’s grace and guidance on our leaders around Iran and Venezuela