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July 23-24, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
-Mike Roby wants to thank everyone for their prayers with the Dominican mission trip. The FCA Baseball ministry had a awesome week both playing baseball and ministering to the Dominican people. They were able to lead several to the Lord and look forward to seeing how God will change those lives.
-Please continue to keep Phil Girts and his family in prayer. Phil lost his brother-in-law and nephew in a tragic small plane crash last week.
-Please take a minute to read Tim Dowdy's Peachtree Road Race report. Tim talks about running, family, cancer and faith. Click here to read.
July 9-10, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
--Please keep Mike Roby in prayer this week. He leaves on Saturday for the Dominican Republic. Mike will be leading 50 baseball athletes, coaches, and parents on a week long baseball mission trip.
-Please keep Lynn Howe and her father in prayer as he continues to battle cancer.
-Praise, Chad Rutledge continues to heal from his bike crash 3 weeks ago.
June 25-26, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
--Continue to keep Lynn Howe and her father in prayer.
-Scott Horton's grandmother has been admitted into the hospital for blood clot issues. Doctors are trying to diagnose the reason.
-Chad Rutledge is healing nicely from his bike accident 3 weeks back.
-Mike Roby's upcoming mission trip to the Dominican Republic (July 9th).
June 18-19, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
-Please keep Delzell family in prayer as they continue their transition to South Carolina.
-Please keep Roby family in prayer as they transition into new positions and begin their baseball ministry.
-Please keep teammate Chad Rutledge in prayer. Chad is still recovering from a cycling accident about 2 weeks ago.
June 4-5, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
-Please keep Lynn Howe and her family in prayer. Lynn's father has had his cancer return. Doctors have given her father a limited amount of time left.
-Chad Rutledge had a bike accident on Thursday evening when a truck passed by and clipped Chad's bike. He is at home and recovering from his injuries. There appears to be no broken bones but a ton of road rash.
-Please keep the Delzell familly in prayer as they spend this week transitioning to South Carolina.
-Continue to be in prayer for David Powers as he recovers from his solo bike accident two weeks ago.
May 28-May 29, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
-Please be in prayer for friend of the team David Powers. David had a small crash Wednesday night during our group ride and broke his clavicle.
-Safe travels for everyone this weekend.
May 7-May 8, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
-We have a few teammates heading out of town this weekend. Please keep them in prayer for travel.
-Friend and sponsor of the team Scott Godfrey has asked to keep a co-worker in prayer. The co-worker was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer last week. He has two young children.
-Continue praying for the storm victims in last week's tornadoes.
-Praise, FCAE had a wonderful showing at the first tri the parks event of 2011. The yellow and black colors were all over the course.
April 30-May 1, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
-Prayer/Praise Request:
-Please keep all the families that were effected by the storms this week in prayer.
-Please keep Lynn Howe's father in prayer. He has begun treatment for cancer.
-Please keep Mike Roby and family in prayer. They are seeking God's direction in some changes.
April 23-24, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
--Friend of team Scott Godfrey has asked to keep a co-worker (Tom) in prayer. Tom was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer this week and had begun chemo immediately. He is married with two young children.
-Please continue to keep Mike Roby and family in prayer during some decisions that they need to make.
-Please keep Doug Delzell and family in prayer during the transition with his job to South Carolina.
-Praise........Easter is here again! What a wonderful time of the year to give thanks and reflect on what Easter means to you.
April 16-17, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
--National FCA Endurance director, Chris Anderson has asked that the team be in prayer this weekend for him and the ministry while in Boston. FCAE will have a booth and prayer service for the Boston Marathon which is Monday, April 18th. Chris will also be running his first Boston Marathon.
-Mike Roby continues to ask for prayer and God's direction.
-Please continue to keep Lynn Howe's father in prayer and his upcoming cancer treatment.
April 8-9, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
--Mike Roby has asked for prayer. Mike has been given some opportunities and wants to make the right decisions.
-Friend of the team Robert Womack ask's for prayer for him and his family. Robert's Mom passed away on Wednesday.
-Lynn Howe's father continues testing and procedures as a result of cancer that was found.
-Praise, the Friday night Bible study was a great success. We look forward to the study continuing over the next several months.
March 26-27, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
--Please continue to keep Lynn Howe and her father in prayer.
-Please keep Doug Delzell and his family in prayer during this transition time.
-Praise for the number of folks that have been showing up to the week night rides.
March 19-20, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
--James and Janie H. have asked to keep some friends in Ohio in prayer. The wife (Pam) was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer. Doctors have given her 2 years, BUT we know God may think different. They have a 2 yr old and 6 month old at home as well.
-Please keep Lynn's father in prayer. He will be starting his chemo treatments very soon.
-How about a big PRAISE for what God is doing with our team and ministry!
March 5-6, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
-Please keep the EMI in prayer this weekend. We will host 24 folks from around the country for a great weekend of growth and fellowship.
-We have some folks traveling and racing this weekend.
-Lynn Howe has asked to keep her father in prayer. He will be having surgery on Tuesday, March 08 to remove a cancerous tumor from under his arm.
February 26-27, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
-Please continue to keep little Haley in prayers. She is still at Scottish Ride hospital dealing with pneumonia and staph-infection.
-Friend of the team Phil Girts has asked for prayer, unspoken.
-Please keep the EMI retreat next weekend in prayer. We have sold out and will have 24 endurance athletes and family in for the retreat. Just pray that their hearts will be open to what God has in store.
February 19-20, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
--A friend of Mike Roby has a daughter (Haley) that is currently at Scottish Rite. Little Haley ( 2yrs old) was diagnosed with pneumonia at the beginning of the week. The doctors have drained a liter of fluid from her lung and she continues to have problems. CDC was called in and she seems to have a rare form of staph-infection. Doctors are taking things day to day.
-Scott's Dad's surgery was a success this past week. His Dad is currently at home and recovering.
-Please keep the Delzell's in prayer as they make the transition to South Carolina over the next few months.
-Cris Bell a friend of the team and Athletic Director at Strong Rock Christian School has asked for prayer for him and his family.
February 12-13, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
--Scott Horton's father (Loren) will be undergoing his stomach surgery. Many of you may remember he was on the prayer list several months ago. Doctors have decided to go ahead and go with surgery to hopefully correct his stomach/ GI issues.
-Lynn Howe's father was diagnosed this passed week with cancer. Her father had skin cancer several years ago and it is believed that some of the cancer either returned or was not completely cleared the first time. He is in his 80's so they are looking at possible treatments.
-Derrick Moore the Chaplain for Ga.Tech will be handling a memorial service this Friday (02/11) for a Ga.Tech administrator that passed away suddenly. Derrick ask for prayer.
-Mike Roby will be leading 15,000 runners in prayer on Sunday morning for the Mercedes marathon/ half marathon event.
-We have several folks traveling this weekend.
February 5-6, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
-Wonderful news this week. Mike Roby received an email from the race directors at the Mercedes Marathon/Half marathon that they would like a FCA Endurance SMAT team member to open the race with a prayer. There will be 15,000+ runners!
-Please keep Doug and family in prayer. Doug's company is relocating to South Carolina this summer and the madness has begun at Doug's work.
-Please keep Brenda in prayer. She had good news this week as the doctors agreed that there was NO stress fracture in her hip. Instead she is having to rehab for the next 3-4 weeks.
-The EMI (Endurance Ministry Institute) is fast approaching. Looks like we will be near capacity. Please pray for those that will be attending and that the weekend will launch a GREAT 2011 for our ministry.
January 22-23, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
--Scott Horton has asked for prayer for a family friend and their daughter (Danielle, 7yrs old). Danielle was taken to the emergency room this week and eventually diagnosed with leukemia. She received a blood transfusion and has begun chemo treatment.
-Please keep Doug/Donna Delzell in prayer. Most of you know that Doug's job is being transferred to South Carolina in early summer. They are now trying to decide on the logistics of the move and their home here.
-Praise- Update from last weeks prayer request for Dolly Kumar. Dolly was stable enough for the doctors to do a double bypass on her heart and is now recovering.
January 15-16, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
-Praise, new teammate Tim Dowdy. First new member in 2011. Please keep the Dowdy family in prayer.
-Praise, Mike wants to thank everyone for the prayers last week. The two Chapel services at Strong Rock Christian School went great.
-Mike ask for prayer for Dolly Kumar. Dolly went into heart failure this week and is unresponsive. Dolly is the wife of the Pastor for Asian-Indian congregation at FBC Jonesboro.
January 8-9, 2011
Prayer/Praise:
-The team would like to pray that everyone have a wonderful New Year and 2011. May God be Glorified through all the hard work and energy that you put into the team/ministry.
-Prayer for those heading to Disney this weekend for the Disney Marathon and Half Marathon.
-Mike R. asks for prayer for a relative in Tennessee (Larry Smith). Larry has bee dealing with some medical issues and illnesses for most of 2010. He ask for prayer that Larry to get well in 2011.
-Prayer for Chris Gott and his foot injury. Chris will be running the marathon this weekend and have injured his foot a week prior to the event.
December 18-19, 2010
Prayer/Praise:
-We have several families traveling this upcoming weekend and week for Christmas.
-Praise, several months back we had teammate Justin Jarrett on our prayer request due to some seizure "related" symptoms that he was having. After several months of test and reports the doctors have CLEARED Justin of any seizure medications and given him a clean bill of health. Praise!!!! Justin is now back to running and able to drive.
November 20-21, 2010
Prayer/Praise:
A big "AMEN" for a wonderful FCA 5k last weekend. The turnout was lower than we had hoped for but the race and participants were great. Looks like we have raised nearly $2000 for the local FCA office. Thanks to all the participants and FCA Endurance volunteers for putting on a wonderful event. We are looking forward to a big 2011 event.
-Prayer for teammate Kari Bradley and her family. Kari and her family will be heading to Cozumel, Mexico this week in preparation for the IM Cozumel race on Nov. 28th.
-Prayer for Mike Roby and family as they will be traveling this weekend to visit family.
November 6-7, 2010
Prayer/Praise:
-Prayer Request:
- Please continue to keep Scott Horton's father in your prayers. We will have to have surgery in the near future for stomach issues.
-Please keep James and Janie Hebebrand's family in prayer.
-Praise. We want to thank God for another great riding season within the FCA Monday/Wednesday rides. As time change takes place this weekend the "scheduled" rides will stop until spring.
October 30, 2010
Prayer/Praise:
-Teammate Scott Horton's father was admitted into the hospital on Wednesday with some intestinal/stomach issues. Please be in prayer that the medicine's will work and surgery not be required.
-Scott Horton also has a follow-up to a recent prayer request, please be in prayer for this family:
"I had mentioned a few weeks ago that guy that I work with, his sister-in-law’s breast cancer had come back. She passed away last week. Shawn and his wife Jerri are the God parents to the 8-year-old girl (Cassidy) and have taken her in and are now the guardians. She is blessed to be in good home. The Bailey’s are going through a lot right now with grieving, but also with the addition of Cassidy and making sure she is doing well. They also have the stress financially and with other aspects of the recent changes. Please continue to pray for them."
-Praise, teammate Chris Gower is recovering very well from his broken pelvic bone after a single bike accident in Sept. Chris has been able to get out this week and ride his bike through the neighborhood.
-Please keep teammate Randal Lane in prayers as he recovers from knee surgery.
October 17, 2010
Prayer/Praise:
-Want to keep teammate Randal Lane in prayer. Randal is still recovering from surgery for a torn MCL. Randal had surgery two weeks ago and is resting before his recovery process.
-Doug Dezell will be leaving this Saturday for Kuwait (job travel). This will be a quick 4 day trip so he ask for prayers for his travel and also for his family while he is gone.
-The Herringtons will be traveling back home this weekend from Hawaii.
October 8, 2010
Prayer/Praise:
- Please keep the Herrington's and Doug Delzell in prayer as they travel this week to and from Hawaii this week for the Ironman World Championships.
-Please continue to keep friend of team Jerry Crockett in prayer. Jerry had surgery two weeks ago and is still recovering.
-Praise, James Hebebrand finally had his sling taken off his arm/shoulder. James had surgery on his shoulder back in August.
-Praise, North metro teammate Sharon Hicks had some great news this week. Sharon was involved in a serious bike crash this past summer. Below is from her husband and teammate David Hicks:
"You all have blessed us so much when you have prayed and sent me encouragements after Sharon's bike accident on 7/7. I am pleased to say that she returned to work this week. She still has some limitations due to the nature of her head injury, but she seems to be very close to the person I knew prior to the accident. I am so grateful to God and all His answered prayer and also to you all for your prayers. I have learned so much about faith and the support one feels when those He loves stands in the gap in prayer. I could really feel the strength and encouragement during those dark times. Thank you again."
October 2, 2010
Prayer/Praise:
--Teammate Chris Gower had a solo bike accident on Saturday, Sept. 11th. Chris ended up with a lot of road rash and a fractured pelvic bone from the fall. Please keep Chris in prayer during the recovery.
-Brenda, Mark, and Lindsey Herrington will be traveling this weekend to Hawaii. Prayer for travel safety and rest as Brenda prepares for Ironman World Championships on Oct 8th.
-Kyle Brandenberger and family will be traveling this weekend as Kyle takes on the Grindstone 100 mile run.
-Randal Lane asks for prayer after tearing his meniscus while running last week. Please be in prayer for a speedy recovery.
-A friend of our team, Jerry Crockett had surgery this week to remove his gall bladder. Reports are that everything went well.
September 25, 2010
Prayer/Praise:
--Teammate Chris Gower had a solo bike accident on Saturday, Sept. 11th. Chris ended up with a lot of road rash and a fractured pelvic bone from the fall. Please keep Chris in prayer during the recovery.
-We have several teammates and their families traveling this weekend for the IM Augusta 70.3 race.
-The following prayer request comes from teammate Scott Horton:
Shawn, a guy that I work with, just told me that his sister-in-law who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year found out that the cancer has spread and is in her lungs and other areas. The doctor isn’t giving her a timeline for how long she has. She is 43 single mom with an 8-year-old daughter – the dad is not in the picture. Shawn and his wife are the God parents to the daughter.
September 18, 2010
Prayer/Praise:
--Teammate Chris Gower had a solo bike accident on Saturday, Sept. 11th. Chris ended up with a lot of road rash and a fractured pelvic bone from the fall. Please keep Chris in prayer during the recovery.
-Teammate Mike Roby has been asked to “Preach” on Sunday at a church in South Georgia. Mike asks for prayers this weekend.
*This opportunity came directly through a contact with FCA Endurance. Always be aware of God’s opportunities!
-Doug Delzell asks for continued prayer for his family and daughter Jamie.
September 11, 2010
Prayer/Praise:
-We have several teammates traveling this weekend for races.
-The Delzell family and their upcoming move in 2011.
-Below is a note that was written by Justin Jarrett (teammates Lynn Howe’s son) that has been on our prayer list for several weeks:
Recently I was diagnosed with Epilepsy after having a seizure on vacation. This may have been an inconvenience for most but I see it as a blessing from God. The night before I had been driving at night for about 2 hours after visiting my grandmother and also barely 10 minutes before the seizure I had been driving from the house down Flippen Rd. before arriving at my old high school. I had my seizure while in the classroom after standing before the class getting ready to give a surprise “Life After High School”. This was a very convenient time since I was planning on driving back to Panama City the next day which is about a 6hr drive. I just thank God that he watched over me and let it happen between driving back and forth.
August 20, 2010
Prayer request/Praise
-Please keep Doug Delzell’s daughter (Jamie) in prayers.
-Teammate James Hebebrand had surgery this past week from a torn rotator-cuff. Surgery went well and James is resting at home.
-Teammate Lynn Howe asks for prayer for her son Justin.
August 14, 2010
Prayer request/Praise
Please keep Doug Delzell’s daughter (Jamie) in prayers.
-Teammate James Hebebrand will be having surgery next week (08/17) for a shoulder injury. Please pray for a speedy recovery.
-Teammate Lynn Howe asks for prayer for her son Justin. While Justin was home visiting this week from college he fell and appeared to have some type of seizure. Doctors are running test this week.
August 6, 2010
Prayer request/Praise
-Please keep the McConnell family in your prayers. Roy McConnell was the team leader for FCA Endurance Orlando. Roy and his 3 sons were killed by a DUI driver in a car crash last Sunday, Aug. 1.
-Teammate Neil Blalock is recovering from a tick bite that resulted in Rocky Mtn. spotted fever. Neil is feeling better on a day to day basis.
-Doug Delzell continues to ask for prayer for his family and especially daughter, Jamie.
-Continue to keep teammate Sharon Hicks in your prayers. Sharon was involved in a bike crash back in July and is now finally home and recovering. She has a long road ahead of her with physical therapy.
July 30, 2010
Prayer request/Praise
-Please pray for Doug D. and his family.
-Friend of team Ann Crail has asked for prayer for a DeKalb Co. police officer that was shot in the line of duty. Police officer is stable and now recovering.
-Prayer for Sharon Hicks. Sharon and her husband David are both teammates from North metro Atl. Sharon had a crash on the bike a week ago and suffered a fracture skull and broken collarbone.
July 22, 2010
Prayer request/Praise
-Please continue prayer for North Metro Atl. teammate Sharon Hicks. Sharon continues physical therapy for her injuries after a bike crash.
-Several teammates heading toward Augusta for the Mistletoe triathlon this Saturday.
-FCA Endurance national director Chris Anderson and his family are in the process of making the move from Minnesota to South Dakota. Prayer for their ministry and moving.
July 15, 2010
Prayer request/Praise
-Please pray for Doug D. and his family.
-Continue to pray for Chris Gower and family.
-Brooke Westbrook (Nick’s wife) will be going this week for her annual check-up and treatment for her thyroid cancer from a year ago.
-Prayer for Sharon Hicks. Sharon and her husband David are both teammates from North metro Atl. Sharon had a crash on the bike a week ago and suffered a fracture skull and broken collarbone.
July 3, 2010
Prayer request/Praise
-Please pray for Doug D. and his family. They are having to make some tough decisions.
-Continue to pray for Chris Gower and family.
-Curtis Tucker took a hard crash in his MTB race this past weekend. Having problems with shoulder.
-Praise. Awesome response from the FCA E tent at Indian Springs. New teammates have been added!
June 25, 2010
Prayer request/Praise
-Please pray for Doug D. and his family. They are having to make some tough decisions.
-Continue to pray for Chris Gower and family.
-Praise. We will have nearly 20 teammates racing this weekend and most in one location. Prayer that God will use this opportunity to reach the endurance world.
-Please continue to pray for teammate James H. James saw another doctor today about his shoulder and it appears that he will have to rest the shoulder for another couple months. James is of course frustrated with not being able to train or race (as we all would be). We pray that God will not only help heal the pain but also direct James during this time.
June 19, 2010
Prayer request/Praise
-Noah Gower (teammate Chris Gower’s son) fell and broke his arm Wednesday night.
-Chris Gower has asked for prayer. Unspoken.
-Teammate Nick Westbrook’s wife (Brooke) is finally at home after surgery a couple of weeks ago for her appendix. She is still very weak and sore. Please continue praying for family.
June 10, 2010
Prayer request/Praise
-Teammate Nick Westbrook’s wife (Brooke) had emergency surgery over the weekend for a ruptured appendix. Brooke will be on bed rest for an additional 2 weeks due to complications. Please keep the entire family in prayer.
-Brenda H. had a surgical procedure this past Wednesday and is now at home recovering. Brenda thanks everyone for their prayers and we pray for a speedy recovery.
-Chris Gower severely pulled a muscle in his leg this past weekend during a race.
May 28, 2010
Prayer request/Praise
-Please keep all those families in prayer that have lost loved ones in the military this weekend. Memorial Day represents remembering those brave individuals that gave their life for our country. Please pray for those families!
-Prayer for everyone that is traveling this long weekend.
May 12, 2010
Prayer request/Praise
--Fellow cyclist Neal Coleman will be going into the hospital next week for a pacemaker.
-Teammate Doug D. co-worker.
-Goffi Family.
May 6, 2010
Prayer request/Praise
--Doug D. has asked for prayer for co-worker. Unspoken.
-Mike R. has asked for prayer for a 73 yr old insurance client (Thelma) that lost her home in a fire this past week.
-Several teammates traveling throughout the southeast this weekend for races.
-All of the MOM's this weekend. Happy Mother's Day!
April 30, 2010
Prayer request/Praise
--Please keep teammate Doug D. in prayer this week. Doug is traveling to/from Kuwait for business.
-Teammate Chris Gott has asked for prayer for a family friend, Jamie. Jamie is battling breast cancer and recently received news that doctors would stop all treatments due to a weakened heart. Chris Gott adds that her heart is “truly” not weak…..she is one of the strongest spiritual people he knows.
Prayer/Praise
April 22, 2010
--Please continue to keep Goffi family in prayer with loss of Robin.
-We have several teammates racing this weekend. Prayer for travel and safety.
Prayer/Praise
April 15, 2010
--With a heavy heart the FCA E team continues to ask for prayer for Mark Goffi and his kids. This past week Mark's wife Robin lost her battle with cancer.
-Friend of the FCAE team Travis Holmes has asked for prayer for a friend of his, Luciano. Luciano has found himself in some legal trouble.
-PRAISE- Teammate Brian St.Jacques and his wife welcomed their second child into the world on April 13th. They had a little girl, 7lbs. 3oz and 20in. Both Mom and baby are doing great! Congrats
-Please pray for all teammates traveling this weekend.
Prayer/Praise
March 31, 2010
-Teammate Mike R. ask for prayer for his son Lucas. Lucas will have his tonsils removed on Monday, April 5th.
-Please continue to keep the Goffi family in prayer.
-Teammate James H. injured his shoulder a week ago and has been unable to get relief. His is scheduled to see a doctor in two weeks. Please pray for healing and relief.
Prayer/Praise
March 18, 2010
-Mike R. spoke with Mark Goffi this week and everything seems to remain the same for Mark's wife Robin. They have stopped all chemo and treatments for Robin's cancer. She has been contacted about taking part in a clinical trial for April but the family is praying through whether or not to participate. Please keep the Goffi family in your prayers.
Prayer/Praise
March 11, 2010
--Please keep the entire FCAE SMAT in your prayer this week. We are up to 7 teammates that have all come down with the stomach flu.
-Please continue to keep the Goffi family in prayer. Wife Robin continues to battle cancer.
Prayer Request
March 6, 2010
-Teammate Scott H. wife and children were involved in a car crash on Friday, Feb. 26th. Car is a total loss but everyone is doing well. Please pray for good health and insurance to be resolved in timely manner.
-Teammate Doug D. has asked for prayer for a long time church/family friend. Martin J. passed away unexpectedly this week from complications with pneumonia. Martin leaves a wife (Dawn) and young child behind.
-Teammate Gary B. is traveling to Japan this week with a masters program study abroad. He ask for prayer in travel and cultural differences.
-Teammate Kyle B. asks for prayer for a church family of his that is struggling financial and also with a child that has found himself in some legal trouble.
Prayer Request
February 26 2010
-Please keep teammate Brenda H. uncle in your prayers. Her uncle (Marvin) had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancer tumor from his back. All reports indicate that the surgery was successful. Doctors will know more in the coming days/weeks.
- Simple prayer request but wanted to send it out. I am traveling with my grad program to Japan this sunday for 10 days to visit multinational firms headquartered there. If you could pray for my safety and peace about it, I've never left the US and am getting more and more anxious about it as it gets closer.....knowing I won't be able to communicate is really stressing me out. Thank you!
Gary
Prayer Request
February 10, 2010
- Prayer for Lydia Jones. Lydia is a 10 year old that was severely burned this past week by a oil based heater. Lydia and her family are missionaries in Bosnia. Apparently Lydia was too close to the heater and caught her shirt of fire. She has 2-3rd degree burns on her back. Lydia was transported from Bosnia to Chicago, Il. yesterday where she went into surgery for the burns. We pray for her and her family during this difficult time.
- Please pray for Will Chamberlin. Will lives up in Athens and is a race director that puts on numerous events every month in that area. Willsuffered a stroke last month after working the finish at Hogpen17K. He is doing much better since the stroke. Keep him in your prayers.
Prayer Request
February 3, 2010
-Please continue praying for teammate Brenda H. uncle (Marvin).
-Please pray for the Manross family who lost their child/grandchild this week. Hodges Manross was 15 months and passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 2.
-Prayer to team friend Mr. Poole. His daughter (Donna) was diagnosed with cancer this week.
-Praise....Gott family had a wonderful outcome this week with some county issues going on.
Prayer Request
January 29, 2010
-Please keep teammate Brenda H. uncle (Marvin) in prayers. Marvin had surgery back in May 2009 and has continued to have problems from it. He has had 57 units of blood added since the surgery and suffers from severe fevers.
-A request came from Melissa Andrews. Melissa's daughter has a 4 year old friend (Susan) has been diagnosed with cancer and began radiation treatment this week. Please keep little Susan in your prayers.
-Continue to pray for the Robin Goffi and family.
Prayer Request
January 22, 2010
-Please keep the people of Haiti in your prayers. The country has had tremendous devastation and will take some time to sort everything out.
-Prayer for teammate Scott H. and family. Owen (son) will enter Scottish Rite next week for a 5 day long study and observation. Owen has had small episodes of falling and limping on one side of his body.
-Please continue to keep the Goffi family in your prayers.
Prayer Request
January 7, 2010
-Please continue to keep the Goffi family in prayer. Robin continues her battle with cancer. Many of us were blessed with the opportunity to visit with the Goffi's the week of Christmas and sing Christmas Carols with the family.
-Please be in prayer for the Roby's this weekend. This weekend marks the anniversary of their daughter passing away.
-Please be in prayer for the Horton's this week. Their youngest (Owen) went to the doctor on Wednesday to have some test and MRI's ran on his head. We pray that the test results will come out well.
-We are blessed to be able to add another teammate to our group this week. We praise God for bring the St. Jacques family to our team. Welcome Brian, Mandy, and Sophia.
Prayer Request
December 17, 2009
-Please keep teammate Doug, Donna Delzell (and family) in prayer during some decision's that the family has to make.
-Prayer for the Westbrook family in travels this weekend to south Ga. Also prayer that Brooke's NBC interview (to air Monday 12/21 at 6:30pm) will highlight the faith in God that helped Brooke and family get through her cancer treatment.
-Prayer for all teammates and friends that are traveling this weekend for the Christmas holiday!
Prayer Request
December 8, 2009
- Huge Praise this week. Teammate Nick W. informed the team that his wife has been deemed cancer free! Last test after the radiation treatment showed that the thyroid cancer had been removed and no signs of spreading. Power in Prayer!!
- Please continue to keep friend of the team Mark Goffi and family in prayer. Mark's wife (Robin) continues to battle cancer.
Prayer Request
November 25, 2009
- Please continue to be in prayer for the Goffi family during the holiday. Robin's chemo treatments have been stopped because the cancer in not responding to the treatments.
- Please keep the Westbrook family in prayer as Brooke continues her radiation treatment for thyroid cancer.
- We pray that everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Prayer Request
November 18, 2009
- Please continue to be in prayer for the Westbrook family. Nick's wife, Brooke has started her first week of radiation treatment for thyroid cancer.
- Teammate Doug D. has asked for prayer for him and his family.
- Be in prayer for Arizona teammate Gary Brasher. Gary is going to complete 3 Ironman races in 3 days to raise money for the local FCA office in Phoenix, AZ.
Prayer Request
November 12, 2009
-Teammate Nick W. has asked that we keep his wife (Brooke) in our prayers. Brooke has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer and completed the surgical phase of the process. She is now starting the radiation treatment. Please keep the family in prayer!
The FCA 5k takes place this Saturday. Please be in prayer that God will use this event to shine His light and that funds are received to help support the local FCA office.
Prayer Request
November 3, 2009
-Please be in prayer this week for everyone traveling to Panama City, Fla. for the Ironman Florida. We have one teammate racing (Brenda H.) but several that are making the trip.
Chris Gott has asked for prayer for his family. Chris and Kristi had a small situation occur while at a youth football game last weekend. Chris seeks to do what God would ask him to do.
(Praise)- The team has decided to help fund some of the cost for Chuck Dunlop’s (tri the parks director) mission trip to Kenya. The FCA-E team has felt led to sponsor Chuck in his mission work to spread the Gospel in Kenya. As a team we feel blessed to help advance the Kingdom through this work.
Prayer Request
October 22, 2009
-From Mark Goffi, I thank everyone for their continued thoughts and prayers. The network of people that Robin's cancer has touched is very inspiring to her and to our family. Since Robin's disease is so widespread it becomes very hard to know what to pray for and what will help the most. I have no doubt that your prayers play a role in the fact that her cancer is stable. While we always pray for a miracle, I am also going to make an executive decision here and ask that you pray for the health of her liver specifically. Maybe if we direct our energy to a specific aspect of her cancer we can have a greater effect. May sound sound silly but you never solve a problem all at once. Little steps and let the momentum build. Once her liver tumors are gone we can move the focus of our prayers elsewhere.
-Shawn Few, a friend to several on the team has asked for prayer for his son (Jeffre) and family. Shawn's son was kidnapped from his school on Monday, Oct. 19th. Shawn had gained custody of his son last week and the mother took Jeffre from school on Monday afternoon. There has been no contact with Jeffre or his mother. Local news media has broadcast this information and we hope for a safe and fast outcome.
-William Ortiz, a cycling friend to the team has spoke to teammate Curtis Tucker and indicated that he may be returning to the USA within a week or so. William has been in Columbia where he had to have emergency surgery to remove a kidney.
-Praying for teammate Doug Delzell, James Hebebrand, and all family/friends traveling to Florida this week for The Great Floridian Ironman race.
Prayer Request
October 15, 2009
-Teammate Scott Horton has asked us to keep his family in our prayer's. Scott's son (Owen) was diagnosed with the H1N1 flu this week. Owen is at home and taking medication to fight off the flu. Please pray that 1) Owen feels better and 2) this flu doesn't spread through the house.
-Teammate Brenda H. has asked for prayer for a family friend (BJ Youngblood). BJ's mother (Gusti) is in her final days after battling cancer.
-Teammate Chris Gower asks that we keep his mother in our prayers. His mom slipped and fell this week while at a doctors appointment. She had to have stitches in her chin and the doctors believe she broke her knee-cap. She is going to see an orthopedic doctor next week.
Prayer Request
October 9, 2009
-Teammate Sharon Hicks from Gainesville will be traveling to Chicago this weekend and running the Chicago marathon. Please keep Sharon in your prayers for her race and travel for the family.
- Teammate from our Naples, Fl. team, Dan McDonald will be doing the Ironman Hawaii race this weekend. He has asked for our prayer in doing the race and also for his family while in Hawaii.
Prayer Request
September 30, 2009
-Please continue to keep FCA-E friend William Ortiz in your prayers. William will be having surgery this week to remove a kidney which has a mass on it.
-Continue to pray for the Goffi family as Robin continues with chemo treatments.
Prayer Request
September 23, 2009
-Teammate Scott Horton has asked that we keep his wife’s (Amy) Uncle in your prayers. Her Uncle was diagnosed with non Hodgkin’s lymphoma and will begin his first chemo treatment this week.
-William Ortiz, a friend to the team, will have surgery next week to remove a kidney due to a growth on the kidney. No further info was given at this time. William is currently in his home country having the procedure done.
Prayer Request
September 19, 2009
Please keep teammate David Sawyer in your prayers this week. David had a crash on the bike last weekend and is recovering from several bumps and bruises. David is racing next weekend in Augusta and hopes to heal in time for the race.
New teammate Chris Gott has asked for prayer for his father-in-law, Clayton Hampton. Mr. Hampton is the interim pastor for a church in McDonough and the church is having a difficult time and does not want to close the doors.
Prayer Request
September 3, 2009
Please continue to keep teammate Chris Gower in your prayers. Chris will have surgery on his knee this coming Tuesday, Sept. 8th. Recovery time for the procedure should be 2-3 weeks, God willing.
Teammate Brenda H. gave us some great news in regards to her previous prayer request. Brenda's uncle was found to be cancer free this past week. The family is traveling back home this week from the hospital to begin the recovery process.
Brenda has also asked for prayer for family friend that was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Please keep Gusti in your prayers
Prayer Request
August 18, 2009
- Prayer request from Doug:
Please be in prayer for the family and friends of Bill Heger. Bill was a young man at the age of 22 who passed away on August 16th and has left many grieving friends and relatives behind. Please pray for God's hand to be both comforting in this time and also that He would reveal Himself to them in their time of need.
- Prayer request from Brenda:
I could use some additional prayer for my Uncle Marvin Sanders and his friend Brother Don. My uncle is a very religious person and has a local Christian station in Tupelo, MS. He has been battling some very serious conditions; complications with appendix, cancer, a fib, pneumonia.
Here is the latest post from Caring Bridge website:
We are still very much in need of your prayers and another touch from the Hand of God for both Brother Don and Marvin. First the good news. The new heart rhythm medication Marvin was put on with the admission to the hospital is doing a much better job than the earlier ones and they were able to cancel the procedure scheduled for this morning to shock it back into rhythm. We don't have the results back yet on the bone marrow biopsy and may not have them until Wed. The doctor's educated guess is not a good one so we are trying to hold off worries till we know for certain. Did you ever try to not think of that pink elephant in the room?? Easier said than done.
Brother Don is holding steady. He is not out of the woods, yet, and the best that can be said is that his condition has not seemed to have worsened.
About 3 weeks or so ago, when he was doing okay and back at home, he developed the pneumonia, and when in the hospital it was almost the end.
There were about dozen folks asked to come in to his room and prayer. The next morning he was doing much better.
I may be making a trip over there soon.
UPDATE August 20: Praise the Lord, once again Marvin is home. There are still outstanding test and lab reports, but the dropping of the blood count has slowed a bit and there is no need for him to be hospitalized at this time.
Brother Don seemed a bit better yesterday and has maintained that level today. He still has a long way to go til full recovery. He is a strong man, though, and will be back at AFA before anyone else expects him to be.
Prayer Request
August 14, 2009
-The Goffi family is doing well. Robin is continuing cancer treatment and wants to thank everyone for their prayers. Please continue to keep the family in your prayers. Her next CT scan is scheduled for September 10th.
-Please continue to pray for the development of the North Atlanta FCA-E team. David Hicks and David Sawyer are working hard to get this team off the ground.
-Please continue to keep Mike Roby in your prayers. Mike is feeling better from his pneumonia but knows that it will take some time to recover. His followup x-rays are scheduled for Aug. 31st.
Prayer Request
August 7, 2009
Mike Roby has pneumonia and is currently trying to recover so we need to keep him in our prayers as he is currently unable to train, much less race. Mike has been out of work all week and will need time to recover even after the pneumonia clears. Please pray for God's healing hand and rest for Mike.
Update on Donna's dad...
Donna's dad has been up at Emory Hospital undergoing more physical therapy as he tore a muscle in his thigh on his right leg which is paralyzed. He is doing much better and we are thankful for all the prayers lifted up for him.
Prayer Request
Prayer Request and Upcoming Weekend (08/01-08/02)
Prayer- Please continue to pray for the Goffi family and the cancer treatment for Robin.
Teammate Doug and Donna Delzell has asked that we keep Donna's father in our prayer's. Her Father had a stroke a couple of year's ago and continues to battle some problems from the stroke
Prayer request: My name is Kennedy and i just arrived in Atlanta from Africa. Please pray for me that I may not get distracted from God and that i may still shine for Him just as i did in Africa. Also since I am new i do not know who to trust and who not to. Please pray to the Lord that he may lead me to the right people that will help in my journey of faith. Stay blessed. .
Prayer Request
June 29, 2009: A close friend to the team has asked for our help. Mark Goffi has asked that we keep him and his family in our prayers. Marks wife, Robin has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Robin has started chemo treatments to try and slow the disease down. Please keep Mark, Robin, and their two children in your prayers.
We will honor our commitment to prayer by dedicating the first few minutes of our Monday night ride's to prayer for the Goffi's.
Prayer Request
June 24, 2009:
Prayer Request: We have been asked to add Todd Muller to our prayer list. Todd is the owner of Reality Bikes in Roswell, Ga. and was hit by a car while riding his bike on Tuesday, June 23rd. He is in the hospital recovering from a broken hip and hip surgery. No further info was given on the accident.
Prayer Request
June 17, 2009:
1. Prayer Request: A dear friend of FCA Endurance, Curtis Tucker, has asked that we keep him and his family in our prayers. Curtis may have some decisions to make about some job opportunities and he wants to only do what would be best for his family.
2. Prayer Update: Thanks for all of the prayers for little 4 year old Danielle. Good news! The doctors have determined that the lumps were a sort of fungal virus that they are currently treating. Danielle is doing much better and the lumps are starting to reduce and she is not suffering from any pain. The family would like to say thanks again for all of the prayers.
Prayer Request
June 11, 2009: Doug has a co-worker who's daughter (4 years old) has developed some sort of lumps on her head and are painful. Doug's co-worker has asked for prayer for the little girl (Daniella ?) while the doctors try to determine what the lumps are caused from.
Also, today a soldier that was killed in combat last week is being returned to Henry county today. His body is being flown back today and the service for him will be held Saturday, June 13th at Eagles Landing First Baptist. Please keep the family in your prayers during this time.
Prayer Request
Prayer request: Most of you know or have meet David Howe and his son Chris. Apparently Chris contacted David and was having some sort of problem with his leg. David advised him to head to the hospital where he was admitted and has some sort of infection. Doctors are running test but have not determined what the problem is yet. David has left for New York to be with Chris.
UPDATE June 6, 2009: Chris had STREP bacteria enter a blister on his shin (from playing hockey). It was dormant for almost 8 weeks before deciding to show itself. He did a hard run last Saturday (5-30-09). The next day, he felt bad and thought it was from the workout. In a 24 hour period, it created a big dark red area the size of you hand on his shin and then spread up his leg and into the lymph nodes in the groin. He suddenly spiked a fever of 102. He was admitted to the hospital and placed in intravenous antibiotics immediately. He stayed in the hospital for 3 days and is now home on oral antibiotics for 10 days. He is expected to recover fully. We appreciate your prayers and support. He is going to run today for the first time since the infection.
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