DAILY PRAYER LIST

thursday, JUNE 4, 2026

HOSPITALS:  

BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 6019 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN 38120 - 901-226-5000
Kathy Kisner, Room 1443, mother of Jennifer Nations, had a major stroke Saturday night, May 23rd, and is currently dealing with lack of mobility on her left side although she seems to have regained some movement with her left leg; requests prayers for a quick and complete recovery.

PRAISE THE LORD:  

CONGRATULATIONS ARE EXTENDED TO:  

SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO:  

Howard and Martha Jackson and Family in the death of Howard’s brother, Raymond Jackson, on Friday, May 15th, at home surrounded by his family. Funeral services were Thursday, May 21st, at Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery and Funeral Home in Millington, TN.

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:  

Jeff Cozzens, back surgery that was originally scheduled for today, 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 last Saturday to be with her and returned home to Memphis yesterday, June 3rd; requests prayers for a complete and quick recovery for KellyAnn.

Leslie Whiteside, requests prayers for safe travels, health, and the necessities of life; requests prayers for family members that have strayed from their first and most important duty as a Christian, for our country and city to follow the teachings of God’s word, and for herself that she may have the stamina, strength, courage, confidence, and balance to walk unassisted inside and outside.

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.

Efrain Marrero, had a procedure on Friday, May 22nd, on his hand to address an infection and a follow-up appointment on May 27th; requests prayers for minimal pain and a quick and complete recovery.

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.

Isaac Kavalakuntla, online guest and an evangelist in the Church of Christ in Bestavaripeta Andhra Pradesh, India; has been involved with a small congregation of about 53 members for about 7 years; they are located in a small village of very poor and mostly uneducated people and request fellowship and prayers of encouragement for their congregation and for the Lord’s work to grow in their area in India especially as they often times face financial problems while doing gospel work.

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.

Bobby Nations, the corrective procedure to replace the stent for his brain aneurysm that was scheduled for Wednesday, May 13th, has again been delayed for about a month as the catheter the medical team wants to use is not yet available; prayers are requested that the needed catheter will become available soon and that the procedure will be successful with no additional loss of function along with continued healing so that he can be a father and hold his baby daughter, Claire Bonnie, which is due in June.

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:

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.)