Becky shared that she and her husband (Ray) will be going home to Michigan. Her husband has been involved in a clinical trial for his knees (cartilage growth to ward off knee replacements) - prayers for continued progress. She also shared concerns about her son's (David) relationship with his ex-wife (Cathy) and is requesting prayers for their issues - especially as far as they relate to their two sons.
Lucille asked for prayers for her son Arthur who is a policeman. He is not doing well since his injury which caused a concussion - he has memory issues which have required his wife (Tracey) to sell the business so that she can stay home and care for him.
Lois' Charlie continues to suffer severely from his migraines. Prayers for healing and relief are very much needed. Prayers also for Lois as his caregiver who witnesses his pain and suffering.
Lucille brought forward a prayer request from Carol Brady for her neighbors Randy and his wife Janice. Randy is suffering from ALS.
Becky's neighbor, Jim Brown, is in a clinical trial for COPD - prayers are requested that he does not receive a placebo but the actual drug being tested to treat this disease.
Bette thanked the group for prayers for the medical issues she has been suffering. She had a CT scan which did not show any tumors or cancer (PRAISE GOD!!!), but it did show an unrelated issue of a large kidney stone that has to be addressed soon. The MRI and x-rays last week showed that her L5 disc has slipped over her S1 where the roots come out which is causing the severe pain she has been experiencing. They have determined that water walking and physical therapy, but no other exercise, could possibly help get the discs to line up.
MASADA
We continued with the next 2 hour segment of Masada and had a discussion about the movie prior to leaving.
REMINDER . . . No Bible study next week due to VBS (Vacation Bible School) taking over all the rooms in the church.