Please continue to pray for Tracie and Lyle Pratt. Tracie has been feeling the effects of the cancer, and hospice has now been brought in. Pray that the Lord would give Tracie and Lyle strength for each day, peace, and a deep awareness of Christ’s presence with them — and pray for their family as they walk through this together.

Please be in prayer for Claire Sullivan, who serves in the Military Police of the U.S. Army and deploys this Sunday, October 25. Pray for her safety, strength, and perseverance — and that she would know the Lord’s nearness while she is away. Pray also for her family as they send her off.

Please be in prayer for Duane Dick. His health has been declining, and he has had a couple of falls recently. Pray for strength and comfort for Duane and the Dick family, and for the peace of Christ in this season.

Praise God! Dean Van Ostrand's heart catheterization was a complete success. Doctors had feared they might find major blockages — but they found only very minor ones. This is a wonderful answer to prayer. Please give thanks with us for the Lord's faithfulness, and continue to pray for Dean and his family as he recovers.

Praise God! Ellie DeRuiter's surgery went very well, and she is now home and recovering. Please give thanks with us for the Lord's care, and continue to pray for a smooth recovery and good rest in the days ahead.

Rejoice with us! Claire Sullivan is now engaged. Please give thanks to the Lord for this joyful news, and pray for Claire and her fiancé as they prepare for marriage, that the Lord would build their home on Christ and bless them richly in the years ahead.

Please pray for the farmers in our church and community as harvest is underway. Pray for safety in the fields and on the roads, for strength through long days and short nights, for good weather, and for working equipment. Let us give thanks to the Lord for the fruitfulness of the land and for those whose labor provides for so many.

Please pray for 10-year-old Henry DeRuiter, who broke his arm through the growth plate. Pray for good healing, protection from any further complications, and peace and patience for Henry and his family during his recovery.

Please continue to pray for Tracie and Lyle Pratt as they walk through this very difficult season. Tracie has decided not to pursue further treatment and is trusting the Lord to sustain her in the days ahead. Please pray for peace, strength, comfort, and a deep sense of Christ’s presence for Tracie, Lyle, and their family.

Pray for excellent health for our expectant mothers, Sarah DeKam, Carrie Dick, and Cora Dick and give thanks for this blessing.

Please be in prayer for Keith & Phylla DeRuiter and the DeRuiter family as Keith has been diagnosed with a stage 4 melanoma cancer. They would appreciate prayers for comfort as they navigate treatments in the next few weeks.