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DAILY PRAYER LIST

 
 
SUBMIT A PRAYER REQUEST
 

wednesday, december 31, 2025

HOSPITALS:  

ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL - BARTLETT, 2986 Kate Bond Rd., Bartlett, TN 38133, 901-820-7000
Sue Cheney, ICU 135, admitted to ER on Saturday, December 27th, in critical condition due to shortness of breath; continues to be on a ventilator and also has a feeding tube; is currently awake and able to respond to some commands; requests prayers for strength, comfort, and complete healing.

ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Lane Benafield, grandson of Veronica Veltman’s aunt, finished some of his radiation treatments and got to ring the bell, however was readmitted to St. Jude and has started on two different antibiotics as he is having some of the same issues he experienced with the last virus although this time with less nausea, but more bleeding; requests prayers that this passes quickly, that his body responds to treatment, and that he can be home again soon.

PRAISE THE LORD:  

Maria Rodriguez was baptized into Christ on Friday, December 12th. We rejoice to have Maria as our new sister in Christ.

CONGRATULATIONS ARE EXTENDED TO:  

SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO:  

Dennis Rogers, Kevin Rogers, Megan Louderback and Families, in the death of Dennis’ mother and Kevin and Megan’s grandmother, Blanche Mae Rogers, on Monday, December 22, 2025. The visitation is scheduled for 10:00am-12:00 pm on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 North State Road 3, Muncie, IN 47303. The funeral service will begin at noon at the same location following the visitation.

Dennis and Paula Spears, in the death of Dennis’ sister, Marsha Spears, yesterday, December 30th, at her home following multiple health issues. There will be no funeral service other than a possible family event.

Sue Newbill and Family in the death of Sue’s sister, Viola Denecke, on Friday, December 26th, in Fredericksburg, VA. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

SHOWER SCHEDULED FOR:  

PRAYERS REQUESTED:  

Adam Irwin, has been diagnosed with cancer of the liver and also has some spots on his lungs; now at home from Methodist Hospital as of yesterday, December 30th, following his being readmitted on Monday, December 22nd; liver biopsy has now been done and should have the biopsy results in about a week; will then know better what the treatment plan will be; the family requests continued prayers for patience and for good test results.

Jan Eddings, attendee of SV Ladies Class, now at home following a hospital stay of several days for pneumonia and dehydration; requests prayers for comfort and complete healing.

Miyah Clark, daughter of Denita Deaton, court date is scheduled for Monday, January 12th, where a plea will be entered; requests prayers for guidance, patience, and peace for both Miyah and Denita.

Darrell Montgomery, now at home after visit to ER on Sunday, December 14th, due to pains in his chest and right leg; determined that he has two broken ribs (apparently from a previous fall) and blood clots in his right leg; is now feeling better and able to get around some, but still having a degree of pain; currently taking blood thinner for at least 6 months.

Tekia Lillard, daughter of Randy Lillard, had an MRI regarding her congenital heart defect; currently waiting for results.

Leslie Whiteside, thankful for the Lord’s help and for answered prayers; requests continued encouragement for her son and two friends’ sons to repent and return to God; also requests prayers that the pain in her knee be removed and for comfort and peace to help her walk unassisted.

Liana Nixon, now at home and doing okay, although sore, following an exploratory procedure on Wednesday, December 10th, due to abnormal results from a previous medical test; will receive reports soon on a couple of biopsies; requests prayers for continued healing, peace of mind, and a good outcome.

Jo Whitten, mother of Liana Nixon, now at home and doing well following surgery on Wednesday, December 10th, at Huntsville Hospital in Alabama for ICD (pacemaker and defibrillator) implant; prayers of thanksgiving for a successful surgery and requests prayers for continued healing, peace of mind, and a good outcome; her address is 4302 Richardson Dr., Huntsville, AL 35816, if anyone would like to send her a card.

Veronica Veltman, recent visit with orthopedic doctor let her know her fracture is healing nicely, but cannot drive for another week; will also need to wear the boot when she goes out places, but at home can try wearing shoes; X-ray on her knee looks okay, but may have pulled her MSL, so will be in a knee brace for the next 3 weeks; requests continued prayers for complete healing and that she will be able to start driving again soon.

Martha Benafield, aunt of Veronica Veltman, currently not doing well; her dementia seems to be getting slightly worse and she is still losing weight; her blood disease treatments at West Clinic have her extremely tired all of the time with little to no energy causing her to take more naps and not eating enough; requests prayers for her and her family as they are all deeply concerned about her current condition.

Debbie Mitchell, now at home recovering from surgery for aortic heart valve replacement on Tuesday, December 2nd; surgery went well; most likely will need to have a pacemaker; requests prayers for minimal pain and complete healing.

CONTINUED PRAYERS:

Bobby Bluford, Carl Bobo, Dwayne Dubree, Gerald Johnson, Jerry Buxton, David Britton, Jeff Cozzens, Hadayat Din, Doris Foree, Randy Fowler, Ken Gurley, Jennifer Hale, Larry Harris, Philip Hines, Andrea Johnson, Dianne Johnson, Mike and Carol Jones, Jessica Laitinen, Kip Long, Piper Long, Ben McCormick, Dewey McCoy, Steve McLeod, Teresa Morris, Bobby Nations, Dan Newbill, Russ and Liana Nixon, Melita Pitts, Jamie Sowell, Carol Warbritton, Carol Weiner.

*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:

Roberto Molina (friend of Leslie Whiteside)
Gigi Marrero (mother of Efrain Marrero)
Rick Kendall (friend and neighbor of Doug and Donna Davenport)
Christina Tapper (sister-in-law of Paula Spears)
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.)