Last Updated 6/1/25

Members of New Life Church and Immediate Family

Paul Nye: (from Eric Dunkelberger) - Paul is doing well from the injury he incurred last month.  However, the hematoma will take another month or so to heal. Please continue to keep him in your prayers for a complete recovery. (updated 6/1/25)

Coletta St. Onge:  We are saddened to announce the loss of our dear sister Coletta.  She left to be with the Lord today.  Please pray for her family during this difficult time.  She will be deeply missed by many.  Memorial service arrangements will be forthcoming. (updated 5/30/25)

Kevin Yoder:  Kevin was diagnosed with Covid this am. Symptoms started yesterday. Pray for a quick recovery. (posted 5/27/25)

John Green:  John was seen by a specialist today and during the heart catheterization they were unable to put a stint in as planned.  They have determined he will need a triple bypass.  He has been released from the hospital today until they are able to schedule the surgery.  Prayer works - Please continue to keep both John and Cheryl in your prayers for a successful surgery and recovery (updated 5/27/25)

Howard Rose:  Please keep Howard in your prayers as he is having knee surgery this Thursday, the 29th.  Pray for a successful surgery and recovery.  (posted 5-25-25)

Barbara Rice:  It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Barbara Rice's beloved daughter, Kim, who lived in Knoxville, TN.  During this time of sorrow, we ask for your prayers and support for Barbara as she navigates through this difficult season.  Let us surround her with love, compassion, and the strength of our faith community. (posted 5/23/25)

John Bodie:  Please keep my family in Prayer as we lost my uncle DeWayne Holton, my mom’s youngest brother this morning @ 6:06 am, No funeral arrangements have been made at this time. We just lost my Aunt Lelia not more than 2 months ago and now the Lord decided to take him home also.  Now out of 7 Children there is only 1 left; my uncle Tom the oldest Male child.  (posted 5/23/25)

Elaine & Peter McGraw:  On Tuesday of this week our 11-month-old grandson was taken for an appointment with an ophthalmologist for a checkup.  As some may recall, Cal had brain surgery at 8 weeks old because his skull wasn’t allowing room for his brain to expand with growth.  The surgery was successful, and he’s been in a helmet since then and should be able to stop wearing it next month.  The eye checkup revealed an “eye drift” and nerve puffiness in his left eye and daughter and son in law were told that he should be referred to a neuro-ophthalmologist.  A speedy appointment was scheduled for this Friday for further examination and diagnosis.  Prayers are requested for a positive solution, for my daughter’s calmness and trust in the Lord through this, and that we can be of helpful support to them.  They live in Maryland, and we happen to be in town visiting now for my son’s wedding this Sunday.  God’s timing is perfect. (posted 5/21/25)

Barbara Rice:  A praise report for my son Mike.  He is back in his house after the flood in western NC. (posted 5/20/25)

JoAnn Hasulak: My apt with the dentist went well. My tooth is healing good. Praise God! Thanks for your prayers! (updated 5/20/25)

Eric Dunkelberger:  The President of the SBIC, Mike Claxton, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is asking for your prayers. As a reminder, the SBIC runs The Lord's Food Pantry. Please pray for his recovery. (posted 5/19/25)

Kevin Yoder:  My mom, Vivian Yoder is having a breast biopsy on Wednesday May 14. She has numerous other health problems as well. Please pray that the biopsy is good (posted 5/11/25)

Barry & Joanna Blalock:  Julia Miller (our daughter-in-law) has been diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis.  We are asking for prayers for her and Brian, her husband, that they would be directed to medical specialists that can offer a plan of treatment to control this condition. (posted 5/11/25)

Bob Bauchert:  His hip is improving; however, his short-term memory is not very good. He's in assisted living at Coastal Pointe on route 17.  Please keep him in your prayers for continued strength as well as Julie and Steve Kerns. (updated 5/9/25)

Eric Dunkelberger:  Eric is healing well and is now starting to walk with a boot.  Thank you for your prayers. (updated 5/8/25)

Amy Fluck:    Update on Dave.   He has returned home and continues to have ups and downs.   Please keep both Dave and Amy in your prayers (updated 4/24/25)

Terri McDowell (Ray & MaryLee's daughter):  asks that you pray for healing for her son-in-law, Melvin, as the doctors continue to treat the infection in his brain.   He is home, but still in need of prayer.  Pray for the family, especially his wife, during this stressful time.  (updated 4/24/25)

Joanne Bendy:  Continues to experience pain after the nerve block procedure which was performed in December.  Doctor believes it was bursitis and gave her a steroid injection. Please keep her in your prayers that this is the answer to her continuous pain. (updated 4/24/25) 

Pastor Michael and Robin Canino – our grandson, Josh, still very rebellious.  Please pray for his salvation. (updated 2/23/25)

Friends & Extended Family

Karen Lerch: (returning guest) asks for prayers for her husband's salvation.

Charlie Guido: Our neighbor, Tammy, was bitten by a copperhead on her foot while walking her dog early this month.  Thank you for your prayers - while there is still swelling, she is doing much better now. (updated 5/20/2025)

Mary Lou Patterson: (friend of Lisa and Richard Teague) is home and doing well.  We thank you for your continued prayers for strength as we minister to our friend (updated 5/8/25) 

Kathy Coleman:  PRAISE REPORT on my friend Betty Tallardy, who was hospitalized in Charlotte on December 24th and diagnosed with acute Myeloid Leukemia.  She is currently in remission and still receiving monthly Intravenous chemotherapy, but less oral chemotherapy.  Overall, she is feeling much better and doing very well.  Your prayers have been greatly appreciated.  (updated 4/24/25)

Ongoing Issues

Beverly Golden:  Son-in-law, Troy Ware, continues to have issues with his heart.  Please keep Troy and Jeri in prayer.  It's been very stressful.  (updated 1/8/25)

Sam and Pam Giarrusso: Sam and Pam's great niece, Penny Brown, was diagnosed with RSV.  Penny has SMA which is a condition that affects her muscles and, in this case, her lungs.   She has pneumonia which is serious with her condition. Her sister was found to have postural orthostatic tachycardia. Which is a heart rate that slows down when she lies down.  My nephew and his wife have their hands full.  Please continue to pray for the family during this difficult time. (updated 12/10/24)

Jay and Lisa Hall: Please continue to pray for Jay and Lisa's daughter, Sarah, the mother of two teen boys. Sarah has two incurable conditions, which not only cause much pain but have prevented her from eating. She has a feeding tube, but there have been issues with that. Please pray that Sarah will be able to get into John Hopkins to deal with her feeding tube issue. If you have not watched Sarah's testimony, please try to find the time to do so.  Please continue to pray for Sarah, her family and for Jay and Lisa as they face the ongoing needs and challenges of their daughter.  Pray for peace and understanding as she continues to wait to get into John Hopkins.  (updated 12/10/24)  

Carroll Burke: Please continue to pray for Carroll in the control of her of her symptoms from Parkinson's. We are thankful that the device installed at Duke is having a positive effect.  (updated 11/29/23)

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. The past year was very challenging. I lost my mom, elder brother, younger sister and brother-in-law. It all happened between October- December last year. We finished the burial and funerals late January this year. It physically drained me, but the grace of God is still sufficient to us all. How is your Church family? I trust all is going well. We have lost one of our beloved sisters in the local church in Kumasi. She died of cancer related illnesses. The burial and funeral will come on this weekend. Stay blessed in the Lord. In His Service. John Appiah. (posted 3/23/25)

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 guys involved in this program.

Dr. J – SE Asia:  Due to COVID-19 restrictions the area of Asia/Thailand where Dr. J ministers has shut its borders & she is sidelined in America.  Please pray for an open door for her return; please pray that the food supply chain in that 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 kids & adults.

Judy Bokelman:  Wycliffe Bible Translators: Pray for the work of Bible translation all over the world. Pray that God would call more people everywhere to become translators. Pray for Judy as she serves and works with the leadership team.

Ministry of Mercy (Partners in Joy):  They have submitted the following prayer requests:  (1) that God would send more caregivers to help to take care of the many orphaned babies who come to their Centers;  (2) for the resources/supplies needed to run the orphanage (3)  for health &  educational needs of the older children (4) for assistance in the new projects of expansion being undertaken by the staff to enlarge the facilities; (5) financial support of caregivers/teachers & medical staff & healthcare workers (6) new converts  (7) for funding & blessings on this ministry.

Walt & Mirjam DeMoss:  Walt has asked for prayer as he starts a fourth MSG school, maintains the other three schools & is planning for a new school in India.  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.  They have also asked that we pray for their son Micha's growth.

South Brunswick InterChurch Council:  The Lord's Food Pantry" (formerly called Food Pantry) - Seeking financial support to assist local community during this time of COVID-19;  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 for 5 students & the CCU in general as well as opportunities to share the gospel with students on campus.  The staff recently participated in a "Spiritual Formation Retreat" that gave them opportunity to be refreshed and renewed in their spiritual lives.  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.