DAILY PRAYER LIST

monday, JUNE 8, 2026

HOSPITALS:  

PRAISE THE LORD:  

CONGRATULATIONS ARE EXTENDED TO:  

SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO:  

Martha Benafield and Family, aunt of Veronica Veltman, as Martha’s 40-year-old grandson, John Holloway, who had been living with her, was found in his bedroom unresponsive and after attempts of CPR, passed away from unknown causes on Sunday, May 24th; funeral arrangements are unavailable at this time.

SHOWER SCHEDULED FOR:  

PRAYERS REQUESTED:  

Bobby Nations, the corrective procedure to replace the stent for his brain aneurysm that was scheduled for Wednesday, May 13th, was delayed as the catheter the medical team wants to use was not yet available; the medical team is now intentionally moving the procedure to Tuesday, July 14th, at Methodist University, after baby daughter, Claire Bonnie, is born in June; prayers are requested that the upcoming procedure will be successful with no additional loss of function along with continued healing.

Kathy Kisner, mother of Jennifer Nations, continuing to recover from a major stroke several weeks ago; is regaining motion on her left arm/hand and leg/foot although coordination is still a bit of an issue; also dealing with ADD and ability to focus; currently at Encompass North for PT rehab; requests continued prayers for a complete recovery.

Leslie Whiteside, prayers of thanksgiving for all the blessings God has bestowed on her and her family throughout her lifetime; also requests continued prayers for her son and two friends' sons to return to worshiping God soon, that she be able to walk unassisted inside and with a cane or light rollator outside, and for our city and country to return to being a Christian city and nation when promises were kept and principles were honored.

Jeff Cozzens, back surgery that was originally scheduled for June 4th, has now been cancelled and will be rescheduled for some time in July; needs a cardiac release before surgery can be performed and a PET scan to check arteries; requests pain relief for Jeff until surgery can be performed and prayers for patience for both Jeff and Cathy.

Tim Phillips, is scheduled for three medical procedures beginning with a second cataract surgery on his right eye on Monday, June 15th, at Eye Specialty Group Ridge Lake in Memphis; an upper GI (EUS) on Monday, June 29th, at GastroOne in Germantown; and a liver biopsy due to possible cirrhosis which has not yet been scheduled; requests prayers for good outcomes in all his upcoming procedures.

Azari Smith, now at home following hospital stay at Lebonheur as she has been dealing with pneumonia and currently taking 3 antibiotics; is feeling much better and condition has improved, but the doctors say it will take time for the pneumonia to clear up; requests prayers for health to continue to improve and for a complete recovery.

Francis Hines, mother of Dell Washington, continuing to recover at home after hospital stay regarding pneumonia and cervical myelopathy, which is the compression of the spinal cord in her neck; requests prayers for a complete and quick recovery.

Carol Weiner, her doctor has cut her pain dosage so that she is now dealing with constant pain even though she has had two nerve blocks in her shoulders; this is also causing her to be more depressed; requests prayers for relief from her pain and ease from her depression.

KellyAnn Sutton, daughter of Pat Sutton, doing well as she recovers from a successful heart procedure in Dallas, TX, on Monday, June 1st; Pat traveled to Dallas to be with her and returned home last Wednesday; requests prayers for a complete and quick recovery for KellyAnn.

Miyah Clark, daughter of Denita Deaton, at her court appearance on May 26th, Miyah took a “best interest” plea of 30 years; once she is processed in Nashville and then transferred, Denita will be able to visit with her in person; with good behavior and taking classes, Miyah could possibly get out on an earlier parole; requests continued prayers of guidance, strength, and peace for Miyah and Denita.

Glenn Hailey, received a good follow-up report from his cardiologist and a good lab report following previous diagnosis of fluid around heart; his doctor is pleased with his improvements and has let him know he can ease back into normal activities; requests prayers for continued improvement in health and for complete healing.

Elaine Nixon, mother of Russ Nixon, as she experiences declining health; she came home from the nursing/rehab facility on May 7th, and her family has been caring for her; she is currently dealing with recurring C-diff infection, memory problems, congestive heart failure, and pain from a fracture in her back; requests prayers for guidance from God and for peace of mind for all of the family, also prayers for relief for their Mom and for her to pass gently when the time comes.

Lane Benafield, grandson of Veronica Veltman’s aunt, received his last chemo treatment on Tuesday, May 12th; scans are next, and then maintenance begins in June; prayers of thanksgiving as this marks the end of the chemo that tried so hard to break him; prayers for the beginning of hope, healing, and rebuilding strength; and continued prayers for clear scans and complete remission.

Phil Galbreath, brother of Chris Galbreath and nephew of Virginia Simmons, now at home (lives in New York City) and in rehab as he continues to recover from multiple surgeries and treatments regarding his pancreatic cancer diagnosis; will receive additional chemo following rehab; requests prayers for a quick and complete recovery.

CONTINUED PRAYERS:

Paul Foree, Randy Fowler, Jennifer Hale, Larry Harris, Philip Hines, Kelis Howard, Daniel Jamerson, Gerald and Dianne Johnson, Mike and Carol Jones, Marilyn Leath, Piper Long, Ben McCormick, Teresa Morris, Dan Newbill, Russ and Liana Nixon, Carolyn Parent, Mark Pitts, Melita Pitts, Jerry Rowland, Julie Sanon, Ann Smith, Jamie Sowell, Veronica Veltman, Carol Warbritton

*All of our family members and loved ones who are serving in the military which include:
Lt. Col. Aaron Hines, son of Kathy Hines, now lives in Carlisle, PA, and is attending the US Army War College

OUR GLOBAL MISSIONARIES AND MISSIONS:

Dino and Mata Tzanetos - Athens, Greece 
David and Lorie French - Zambia
Gonzalo and Mayra Salinas - Panama
Stephen and Julia Pate - PSC 482 BOX 2824, FPO, AP 96362 - Japan
Let’s Love Organization - Dema and Julia Grischuk - Kiev, Ukraine
Ukrainian Bible Institute

FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS:

Isaac Kavalakuntla (online guest and an evangelist in the Church of Christ in Bestavaripeta Andhra Pradesh, India)
Michelle Unruh (sister of Heather Unruh, an online guest)
Martha Benafield (aunt of Veronica Veltman)
Rick and Sherry Kendall (neighbors of Doug and Donna Davenport)
Linda Myers (former member)
Nikki Reed (daughter of Darwin Campbell, visitor of SV)
Garry Stewart (brother-in-law of Donna Davenport)
Megan Crawford Armstrong (daughter of Rick and Susan Crawford)

(Names will remain on this listing for 2 weeks. Please contact the office or email ddavenport@sycamoreview.org with updates and to remain on the listing.)