Prayer For- Janet Yun

[Larry Whitehead]

Serving Christ & Community since November 17, 1878

146 Years in Redding, California

 In a world filled with chaos,

we pray because prayer is the antidote to anxiety

 There simply is no greater work, no greater calling,

 no greater ministry than that of intercessory prayer.

 

 October 20, 2025, (2025-67)

Requested by – Jeanie Holt

For- Janet Yun

Prayer for – Please be in prayer for Janet as she is suffering with severe back pain and having to rely on pain meds to get through each day. She was originally scheduled to undergo major back surgery this week. The surgery was to be done in two separate procedures, one to go through the front of her body to insert discs and metal plates. The second procedure was go through her back to insert bolts. She’s been isolating to avoid infection prior to the surgeries and preparing for everything to be done, counting the days until the pain could be alleviated.

About 10 days ago she was advised that her surgeon has decided to leave California and move to South Carolina for family reasons. Her surgery has been cancelled, and she has been referred to a new spine surgeon in Chico as there are none in Redding. At this point she has to start all over with the new surgeon.

Please pray that the new surgeon will expedite the processing for her surgery so that everything can move forward and she can be relieved of the pain. Pray also for endurance to manage the pain, and for any logistical issues to be resolved smoothly.

Cards may be sent to 523 Reddington Dr. Redding, 96001.

 

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Mathew 18: 19-20

 "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."

 1 Corinthians 15: 57

"Thanks be to God. He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ"

Billy Graham once said, "God Himself is the power that makes p rayer work."

"The three most important things you can do are ... pray ... pray ... pray." —Billy Graham

Grace to you and peace, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

Past prayer requests can be viewed at:

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 The last few prayer requests were:

 

October 5, 2025, (2025-66)

Requested by – Victoria Michels

For- Her mother, Sharon Jensen

Prayer for – My mother Sharon Jensen is having unexpected surgery this morning for a bowel blockage in the colon. Please pray the surgery and recovery goes well.

Victoria Michels

 

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September 21, 2025, (2025-64)

Requested by – Jacky Gregore

For- Jeramy

Prayer for – A friend of mine's husband is hospitalized with a perforated bowel.  While he is improving, he is not "out of the woods".  Prayers that God will heal this serious condition.  Prayers also that this family will draw closer to God in a deep and lasting way.   

In His Name, 

Jacky G

 

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September 13, 2025, (2025-63)

Requested by – Lou Ann Perry

For- Her mother, Dorothy Mayo and their family

Prayer for – Against her will, my sister and I moved our mother, Dorothy Mayo from her 6-bedroom home in Pleasanton to assisted living at The Vistas. She has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. 

My mom is not trying to adjust to living here and only will say to anyone and everyone that she "just wants to go home". We just would like her to make some attempt to try it here, as I don't know what the alternative would be. 

Thanks for praying, this is a heavy burden and it’s so painful to be blamed for everything by mom. I also really need wisdom and guidance as to what to do with her dog.

Thanks so much,

Lou Ann Perry

 

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She has been on IV blood pressure meds since being admitted and hopefully, will be released from Mercy today (Tuesday).  Thank you all again for your support and prayers.

 

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 August 29, 2025, (2025-61) 

Requested by – Melody Onwiler

For- Her mother, Mary Onwiler

Prayer for – Please pray for my mom, Mary Onwiler. She has been admitted to Mercy Hospital for a stroke work-up; CT scan and MRI. This was recommended by her ophthalmologist and neurologist due to results of a test run on her this morning when they found 80% left eye constriction indicating a stroke in the last three months. Initial ER review was suspicious for possible bleed in two locations of her left brain along with a possible recent stroke. Final read by neurologist has very open-ended finds but in consideration is a lacunar ischemic stroke in her left cerebellum and 4th ventricle as well as MS related optic neuritis or choroid plexus calcifications. The MRI will provide the final diagnosis. Until then she will continue to be worked up for a likely stroke. The MRI will not occur until Sunday at best and she will be impatient until possibly Tuesday due to the holiday and weekend.

Please pray for wisdom and discernment by the doctors and they evaluate the results and determine the best treatment course for her. Prayers also for our family as we go through this journey with her. She has lived with MS for well over 40 years, beating the odds that she was given when first diagnosed.

 

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August 28, 2025, (2025-60)

Requested by – Alice Montgomery

For- Alastair & Catherine Rundle

Prayer for - I received this from Catherine. They are feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable. And have asked for the prayer chain to enlist in prayer. They’ve been told they have done nothing wrong and how unusual this situation is. 

So yesterday afternoon Alastair saw his local cardiologist and she was very concerned about his wound on his right side. She believes it is infected and that his current device needs to be removed. This is a very scary prospect as he can’t live without a pacemaker and neither side of his chest is healed enough for a new implant. The doctors are talking with each other about options, and tomorrow’s visit to the surgeon in Chico will allow him a closer look. 

  Alice Montgomery

 

 

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