Last Updated 8/9/25

Members of New Life Church and Immediate Family

Terri Kears:  The numbness in my bilateral lower extremities is now limited to my feet only; mainly my toes. Which is something to be grateful about. I do remain weak which I attribute to my inactivity for the last several weeks. I appreciate all the positive support, prayers, encouragement, phone calls, and visits which my wonderful church family has poured out to me. The Lord is my shepherd, and he is always with me, and I give him all the glory. I am in his care, and he will take care of me if it is his will. He will never forsake me. (updated 8/9/25)

Greg Morel: Brittney reported earlier today that “Greg is in really rough shape right now with his CO2 level very high.  He was taken to the ICU to see if they can get his CO2 level down and treat anything they can.  If they can’t, then he will go be with Jesus”.   We know we serve a mighty God and He is in control of the outcome.  Please pray for total healing of Greg’s body, but if it be God’s will to receive Greg home, please pray for peace and comfort for the family, especially Brittney, during this difficult time. (posted 7/24/25)

UPDATE 7-26-25:  Greg has shown improvement today. 🙌🏼 He's much better cognitively. Praise God. His last three blood gasses show improvement in his CO2 (which was very high). Keep praying for his CO2 to decrease and stabilize, and also for his potassium and kidneys. ❤️

UPDATE 8/1/25:  Greg is out of the ICU. He's showing a lot of improvement. He's been reactivated on the transplant list. Please pray for increased nutrition and strength as he prepares for transplant. Pray also for the donor, for the careful selection of lungs for Greg, and for an exceptionally good recovery. Thank you everyone for praying. 

UPDATE 8/9/25:  Greg has been released from the hospital and is back to going to rehab and preparing for transplant. Please continue to pray for an exceptional transplant process. Thank you so much 💗

Jo Johnson:  fractured 3 ribs and is in a lot of pain.  Please pray for healing and relief from the pain.  (posted 8/4/25)

Karen Pierce: Continues to experience pain throughout her body.  Please pray for relief.  Her auto immune system is acting up and she continues to have UTIs every month. Pray for complete healing. (updated 7/30/25)

Anita Jackson:  My son, Benjamin, had a kidney transplant on the 22nd, The transplant went well, and the new kidney is functioning, but he has a long recovery ahead.  He was on the transplant list since 2018.  Please keep him in your prayers.  (posted 7/24/25)

Susan Xanthos:  John Appiah will be here from August 28th thru September 15th.  Please pray that his time here will be filled with opportunities to minister to others and that he will be blessed as well. 

Also, an opportunity has opened for me to go on a mission trip to San Martin Texmelucan, and Cuernavaca, Mexico to share the love of Jesus from July 29th thru August 18th.  Please pray for my strength and stamina and that my Spanish language ability allows me to interpret for pastors in a more formal situation.  Please pray that even now, the Lord is preparing hearts to hear His message through teaching, drama and gospel bracelets. (updated 7/24/25)

Barry & Joanna Blalock:  Praise Report - Julia Miller (our daughter-in-law) did not have autoimmune hepatitis and they just need to adjust her thyroid medicine; everything's fine. (updated 7/24/25)

Paul Buckley:  His heart valve surgery on July 8th went well and he is home recuperating.  Please pray for strength, stamina and a quick recovery. (updated 7/24/25)

Pat Tabler:  First, we want to thank everyone for your prayers for Eloise, my great granddaughter and (Craig & Cecelia Tabler's granddaughter, age 6) It has been a heartbreaking time for everyone. She was finally diagnosed on Monday with autoimmune encephalitis, and they started a phase of heavy steroids and immunoglobulin. We were able to see her on Tuesday.  It was both gut-wrenching and exhilarating at the same time because we were both talking to her, holding her hand and praying over her for almost an hour.  This morning, we got an update from our daughter that things have changed overnight for the better. Eloise is more alert today, has more focus in her eyes while watching her tablet, her cheeks are rosy which is great, and she is only on 40% oxygen. Praise the Lord Almighty!  Please keep Eloise in prayer as she has a very long road ahead.

(updated 7/21/25) Eloise is doing much better this morning, after a long night with Brian. She is talking and very alert. She’s still on high flow oxygen but the settings are lower than before. The nurse just removed her arterial line, and we will get her out of bed soon. She’s might move to the children’s floor if a bed opens up later.  More good news!  All I can say is All glory to God. Hopefully today she gets a room and when that happens, we will send you a request for prayers update.

From Craig and Cecelia. Again, thanks to everyone for your prayers! Eloise is getting better, and we truly believe it is in response to answered prayers. We give all glory to God! She is out of the PICU and in her own room! Totally off oxygen. They are working in many areas with her especially with her strength and swallowing. Lots will depend on her conditioning and PT, OT and others but they will be there for a while.  

Our other prayer is that this turnaround by Eloise will lead the parents back to repentance!

7/23/25: Eloise is still pretty weak but has been making great strides every day. Yesterday she was still only on liquids, but this morning she pulled out her feeding tube while Brian was still asleep. We were pleasantly surprised when her Speech therapist cleared her for soft food! She just ate her first meal in two weeks. At this point, we are likely headed to in-patient therapy next week but waiting to hear if there will be a bed at Levine in CLT. There’s a small chance she won’t need to go, but we are planning on it just in case.  All praise to God. This is a miracle so far and not done yet!!

7/26/25:  They have transferred Eloise to Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte for extended care for her autoimmune encephalitis condition and treatments. Again, thank you for your prayers and continued prayers. It will be an extended stay there. 

John Bodie:  Just wanted to drop a line to let you know the latest news and to say Thank you to our New Life Church Family. We finally have the procedure date scheduled for 30 July 2025 @ 0800 at SC Pain and Spine Specialists at their 4731 Highway 17 Bypass South Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 the is procedure is called a Kyphoplasty that I am having done to fix my wedge fracture of my L1 vertebra which I did during my fall. All present and past prayers are gratefully accepted due to the amount of Pain I am constantly in thanks to this fall.  (updated 7/22/25)

Pastor Michael and Robin Canino – our grandson, Josh, still very rebellious.  He is home now and 10 of the 11 charges were dropped, but he still needs prayer for salvation and change his rebellious heart. (updated 7/10/25)

Howard Rose:  Please keep Howard in your prayers He is home after having knee surgery and has three more weeks of wearing a full brace from his upper thigh to his ankle. (updated 7/10/25)

Barbara Rice:  is having stomach issues and waiting to go to a specialist (updated 7/10/25)

Terri McDowell:  asks that you pray for healing for her son-in-law, Melvin.  He is doing much better now but is still healing and needs prayer. (updated 7/10/25)

Marsha Riffe:  My mother was just diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma and is scheduled to have surgery at the end of this month.  Please keep her in your prayers (posted 7/10/25)

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. She has started rehab so please keep her in your prayers that this is the answer to her continuous pain. (updated 7/10/25) 

Glenn & JoAnn Hasulak:  Glenn and I will be first time grandparents (God willing) on Feb 6! Please pray that our daughter, Becky has a healthy pregnancy and birth of their child.  Thank you in advance for your prayers! (posted 7/2/25)

Nancy Rose: Please pray for my son, Joe, and daughter-in-law, Brandy.  They are going through some difficult issues and in definite need of prayer.  (posted 6/27/25)

Friends & Extended Family

Lora Nye:  She has been experiencing a lot of pain in her back and will be going for an MRI.  Please keep Lora in your prayers for healing.  (posted 6/18/25)

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.

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 as posted in his July 2025 Update.

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.