Last Updated 09/03/26

Members and Regular Attendees of New Life Church and Immediate Family

Pastor Michael Canino:  Please keep my daughter Michelle in your prayers.  She had a stroke over a week ago and has been in the hospital and now she's in rehab for another week.  Please pray for a full recovery.  (posted 9/3/26)

Lee Howard:  Joanne is better but not out of the woods yet. Her hearing is not good and the ENT dr set up an appointment for the 15th to puncture her ear drum to release fluids and rashes.  Please keep her in your prayers for healing (posted 9/3/26)

Rick Perry:  My sister, Linda Aycock has left this world to be with the Lord.  We thank you so much for your prayers during her illness. (updated 9/2/26)

JoAnn Hasulak:  Good news. My brother Tom started chemo and is responding well and they're hopeful of remission. Thank you for your prayers! (updated 9/2/26)

JoAnn Hasulak:  Please pray for my brother's girlfriend Jan Dobrosielski. She fell and broke her hip which required an emergency hip replacement.  The surgery went well but she is currently having difficulty urinating.  Please continue keeping her in your prayers for her full recovery. (posted 9/2/26)

John Green:  Praise Report - Cheryl's catheterization revealed no blockage.  Thank you for your prayers. (updated 9/2/26)

Lester Harris:  My son, Tim, 61 years old, had a stroke which affected his hearing and speech.  His triple bypass surgery has been scheduled for some time in October.  Please continue to keep him in your prayers.  (updated 9/2/26)

Lester Harris:  My son, David is also in need of prayer.  He fell in July and just found out that he has three dislocated nerves in his eye which has resulted in loss of vision in that eye. (posted 9/2/26)

Lisa Hall:  Praise/Prayer update:  I got a new job at Palmetto Academy for Learning and Success.  Horry County SD finally let me out of my contract without suspending my license.  Jay is doing well with Uber but waiting to hear about the condo complex he used to work for, They asked him to send his resume. (updated 9/1/26)

Charlie Guido:  Please keep me in your prayers as I await a rescheduled date with the urologist to discuss the results of my MRI.  (updated 9/1/26)

Jim & Linda Jambora:  Please remember the following in your prayers.  Jim Jambora (eyes), Linda Jambora (health), Karen Webb (cancer), Judy Stanfield (health), Richard Tucker (health), Courtney Berndt (health), Kim Bennett (finances).  (posted 8/23/26)

Janet Dunkelberger: Please continuing praying for my son, Todd Carlton.  For his salvation and his peace. (updated 8/21/26)

Ramon Margallo:  Prayers please. Last year we spent $6,500 to replace transmission on our Hyundai @ 118k miles. Now at 132k, the engine gave up. To get a used engine for replacement will cost between 3k to 7K depending on the mileage. Just bought 2 new tires and alignment for $400 last week and spent $140 for new registration. Pray for wisdom if we junk it or buy another one. That's our only car. (posted 8/18/26)

Lisa Teague: Please keep Lisa in your prayers.  She underwent testing earlier this week which revealed signs of MSA (Multiple System Atrophy).  Follow up visits with a specialist are scheduled.  In the meantime, both Lisa and Richard ask that you pray for God's healing touch as they deal with the uncertainties that lie ahead.  (posted 8/15/26)

Denise McGirt:  Update on my treatments.  I am really starting chemo again on Wednesday August 19.  I have had complications that delayed my chemo after only two sessions.  I believe I am ok to continue now.  Chemo will go 10 weeks.  I thank the church for continued prayers.  (updated 8/15/26) 

Tracey Grill:   My husband, Peter's, carotid artery surgery on the 10th went well.  Thank you NLC for your prayers, calls, visits and wonderful meals.  We look forward to returning to church, but in the meantime, please continue to keep him in your prayers during this recovery period. (posted 8/15/26)

Terri Hager:  I have several biopsies on a nodule on my liver and have some bleeding varices banded so please church keep me in your prayers and I can't wait to get back in the Lord's house with my brothers and sisters in Christ. (posted 8/11/26)

Doug Williams:  A praise for a clear report during my last cancer treatment on Aug 7th & pray for continued good reports as treatment continues.  (posted 8/10/26)

Debbie Parks:  Please pray for my daughter, Julie-Anne.  She has been diagnosed with lung cancer.  We are at the hospital waiting for all the referrals.  I'm gonna need a little prayer for myself too.  Thank you.  (posted 8/7/26)

Ramon & Nini Margallo:  Please pray for our daughter, Ronna in California, who is expecting her 4th child (boy this time, Micah James) anytime this week.  UPDATE: Thanks for the prayers! Our 5th grandkid arrived earlier this morning. (updated 8/5/26)

Charlie and Janet Guido:  Our daughter, Talia had been suffering terribly with a disc in her lower back.  Thankfully, she had a procedure done and is doing wonderful.  In the meantime, she and her doctor are in dispute with the insurance company.  Please pray for a successful outcome. (posted 8/3/26)

Becky Davis:  Please keep our son Bradley, in your prayers.  Please pray for healing and relief from sciatica nerve pain. (posted 8/3/26)

Brian and Linda Burnell:  Our daughter, April, needs healing from a dog bite she received back in May when her and her daughter were attacked by two dogs.  Please pray the wounds she suffered will be healed completely. (posted 8/3/26)

Dianne Hughes:  PTL my 92 yo mother is stronger, more alert and able to safely resume living independently. Thank you for your prayers! (updated 8/3/26)

Marsha Riffe:  Please pray for my daughter in law Cierra and my son Draven She is pregnant and is having a high heart rate and shortness of breath and they are putting her on beta blockers. We are very worried. (posted 7/29/26)

John Green:  Please pray for Cheryl as she continues through some testing on her heart with the anticipated need for surgery in the future.  (posted 7/28/26)

Terri Hager:  I have been approved for a liver transplant with further testing required.  Asking for God's healing. (updated 7/28/26)

Cliff and Nancy Cleaver:  Our long-time friend Janet is battling cancer for the 3rd time.  This time it is in the brain and lungs, and she has been given 6 months to live.  Please pray for God's comfort and presence for Janet, husband Don and family.  She knows the Lord.  (posted 7/7/26)

Greg Gagnon:  I had a stroke last year and dealing with the effects of hearing issues, chronic fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness and numbness on my left side.  Please pray for healing.  (Posted 6/12/26)

Prayers for Friends & Extended Family

Cindy Brown:  Athan Vrettros spinal surgery went well.  Thank you for your prayers for him and his family (wife and 5-year-old son) (updated 9/2/26)

Sonia Carrasquillo Falcon:  Please pray for God to heal my ears, jaw and Dystonia. Thank you, Sonia Blessings! (posted 9/1/26)

Peggy Denny:  Please pray for my son, Tony Denny to find forgiveness for me wanting to move back to MN.  Please pray for my sister Penny who is struggling with dementia.  (posted 8/23/26)

Rick and Cathy Burd: An update on our daughter Karen’s close friend: Tracy.  Because she is so weak and underweight now, Tracy’s chemo + radiation need to wait. During testing, the Drs discovered a mass in her breast, which is also cancerous; Our God hears. (updated 8/19/26)

Eric Dunkelberger:  Please pray for Mike & Deb Claxton (SBIC & Food Pantry leaders) who lost their son in Hawaii last week.  (posted 8/16/26)

Bill Dubois: (future father-in-law of Charlie Guido's niece).  He has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Please keep him and the family in your prayers. (posted 8/3/26)

Evan Brown:  Evan is struggling with the breakup of the relationship with his girlfriend.  She made the decision for the breakup, but blames himself, (whether his fault or hers).  Do not pray that they get back together, but that they communicate and come to terms that the "right" thing happens.  If they get back together, fine.  If they don't-fine.  They only need peace and acceptance as to what is best. (posted 6/21/26)

Barry Blalock: My neighbor has requested prayer for her daughter Kim who was diagnosed with breast cancer this week. Please pray for guidance as she meets with her physicians about the course of treatment. (Posted 6/12/26)

Ministries New Life Church Supports

John Appiah: Greetings from my family and Church family. We are all doing well and hope you are. We thank God for His divine blessings and mercy throughout the past year.  Please continue to pray for Faith Outreach Ministries as we bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to people in the remote villages in Ghana.  Stay blessed in the Lord. In His Service. John Appiah.

Christian Recovery Center Inc:  Please continue to pray for CRCI as they branch out in our County, helping their residents recover from many different addictions."

Beach House Recovery:  Calabash - Prayers for the recovery process for the men involved in this program.

Dr. J – SE Asia: To New Life Church - May you be abundantly blessed! Thank you for all your prayers and financial support!

Please pray that the food supply chain in the Thailand region continue to remain open in spite of the logistical/security and danger issues involved in the transport of the supplies on a daily/monthly basis; please also pray for the many refugee children & adults.

Ministry of Mercy (Partners in Joy):  Thank you so much for your support of the Ministry of Mercy. Your help means more than we can say, and it’s a wonderful reminder that God cares for us through people like you. Because of your kindness, we’re able to continue the work God has entrusted to us.  Please keep the children we serve in your prayers. Pray for their protection, their spiritual growth, and that they will come to know and follow Jesus wholeheartedly.  I pray that the Lord, who knows every act of love done in His name, rewards your labor of love.

Walt & Mirjam DeMoss:  Walt has asked for prayer for the schools that have been planted throughout Asia and the 80 missionary families that are supported.  He continues to teach full time at the MSG school in Chiangmai.  Mirjam is the language learning coordinator for their former country of service.   All of this at times is overwhelming for him/them.  He & Mirjam are requesting continued prayer for the school staff & house parents as well as recruitment for additional staff.  Please pray for people to come and join their team(s)   

South Brunswick InterChurch Council:  The Lord's Food Pantry"- Seeking financial support to assist local communities in need; prayer requested for all those participating recipients who receive food (names unspoken) & who are in need of prayer & God's touch.

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (Terry Maner):   Please remember Terry & his work with InterVarsity.  Please pray for the ongoing "replanting" work in which he is involved.  He is asking for specific prayer as posted in his December 2025 Update. 

• Pray for fruitful outreach on college campuses in the Carolinas, and for leadership development for building strong, sustainable chapters.
• Pray for me as I offer guidance to staff who are ministering to students in their chapters facing mental health challenges, something that is occurring more and more frequently.
• Pray for us as we continue to learn and grow in reaching this generation with the gospel and pray that God will continue to send us workers for the harvest. 
• Terry has asked for the Holy Spirit's continual covering and attuned to Spirit-led attentiveness to what God is doing in the lives of staff in the Carolinas region.