Karen Emelander
/Karen Emelander underwent a knee replacement on Friday, February 21, at Trinity Health St. Mary’s.
Karen Emelander underwent a knee replacement on Friday, February 21, at Trinity Health St. Mary’s.
Please remain in prayer for our members who are currently in training, serving stateside, or who are actively deployed:
Military Personnel:
▪ PV2 Jayse Hill (Army)
▪ SPC Ben Koedoot (Army)
▪ AO3 Jesse Koedoot (Navy)
▪ LTJG David Noorman (Navy)
▪ 1LT Trevor Odehnal (Marines)
Family of FRC members: CPL Blake Burrill, E7 Cody Clinton, SSgt Kyle Emelander, CMDCS Bryon Vosburg
Olivia Wilken (8-year-old daughter of Brandon and Sara) underwent corrective surgery on Friday, February 14, at the DeVos Children's Hospital to repair a double break of her left elbow.
Jonah Hower (16-year-old son of Tom and Amy) is expected to undergo a kidney transplant within the next six months; he recently moved from stage 4 to stage 5 kidney disease. Please pray for the Lord to provide everything required for Jonah's improved health.
Dutch Dekkinga continues to struggle with health concerns.
Carolyn Schafer returned home on Wednesday, January 15, following rehabilitative care for an infection in her lower left leg.
Ruth Berndt will not be pursuing additional treatments for her pancreatic cancer. She values your prayers for peace and comfort as she receives palliative hospice care at home.
Emma Brouwer was able to have her chemo port removed two months earlier than anticipated. She will begin a six-month regimen of oral chemo on Thursday, December 26. Please pray for a tolerance of the medication--as well as an increase in healing and strength.
Kathie Nagelkirk underwent outpatient leg surgery on Monday, December 23, to address injuries sustained in an earlier automobile accident. She will be non-weight bearing for 12-14 weeks
Joshua Hower continues to struggle with health concerns.
Ann Whitmyer returned home on Tuesday, November 26, following a hospitalization for bilateral pneumonia and Covid. She will begin in-home PT/rehab the week of December 2.
Jackie VanHouten recently completed a CT scan, ultrasound, and lymph node biopsy to determine the potential recurrence of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Please pray for prompt and clear answers--as well as a course of care and treatment.
Pat Glasser returned home on Friday, November 15, following back surgery on Tuesday, November 12. She began home-based therapy on Monday, November 18.
Henry Peuler returned home from the hospital on Saturday, November 2.
Dennis Grysen was released from Zeeland Community Hospital following treatment for a slow heart rate. He is currently wearing a heart monitor to determine if additional care is required.
Please pray for individuals suffering from the following concerns: Abusive Marriage; Alcoholism; Alzheimer's; Caregivers; Conception/Adoption; Depression; Drug Addictions; Eating Disorders; Marriage Challenges; Medical Referrals and Consultations; Mental Health; Unsaved Family Members.
Sandy Riksen returned home on Saturday, September 28, following a week of care at Corewell Butterworth necessitated by a fall that caused two pelvic fractures and a bone chip of the right hip.
Marcia Tift continues to battle severe kidney disease. At this time, she is not undergoing dialysis. Please pray for strength and endurance throughout this time.
Judy Huitema’s MRI from July 2024 revealed that there is no sign of Intracranial Metastatic Disease. Please pray that she remains in remission.
Skip Sartor (regular attendee) has been diagnosed with a recurrence of Lymphoma. Please pray for the oral medication to be effective in treating the disease.