Willard Koch, Roger’s Dad, is in the hospital has not been doing well.  Pray that God to touch Willard with His healing hand, if that is His will.  Also, please pray for guidance for the doctors and care givers so they can determine what is causing his difficulties and determine the best treatment to follow; and strength and peace for Willard, Valera and family as they work through this difficult time.

Bernice Thompson, Cindy Dreier’s mother, is in a hospice situation.  Pray for a pain-free time on this earth and a peaceful passing when the Lord sees fit.  Pray for the Lord’s comfort and peace for Cindy too as she travels to Glencoe on weekends to care for her mother at this most tender time.

Mary Hiles, Karen & Lawrence’s daughter, had same-day knee surgery at Methodist Hospital last Monday.  Pray for successful surgery and a relaxing, pain-free mending process.

Joan Lunderby battles lupus every day of her life and had tests on her on her heart done this past Friday at Fairview Maple Grove. Pray for good and painless testing, restful night’s sleeping and comfort and peace in the test results.

Paul Fricke continues to battle colon cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.  In each day there are smiles and frowns!  Pray for comfort and peace for Paul.  Pray for Bev too, as she continues to care for her dear Paul.

Karen Webster is in Benedictine Health Center at Innsbruck, 1101 Black Oak Drive, New Brighton  55112.  Pray for renewed strength that leads to walking and lots of good days ahead!

Elise Daues, Iannelli’s friend in St. Louis, continues her chemo treatments.  She is doing quite well and is into her 16^th treatment.  Pray for comfort, strength and more good days than sick days in this great cancer challenge!