Prayer Needs and Praises

General Requests

• Bobby Bruinsma is still looking for a new job. Pray that he can find something quickly since he’s been out of work for months.

• Missionaries: Kimble Family in West Asia and Sutton Family in Ecuador

• Travel mercies for those traveling this week during New Year’s.

  Bereavement

   

  Upcoming Procedures/Hospital Stays

  Megan Thomas recently had scans that show continued growth of lung nodules.  While radiation has appeared to stop growth of the largest tumor, it is still pressing on blood vessels causing SVC symptoms.  Her oncologist does not feel the current chemo is effective, so Megan will be starting immunotherapy pending insurance approval.  Megan also has a small blood clot in her neck due to SVC syndrome.  She will be taking blood thinners in hopes of alleviating the blood clot.  

  As always, your prayers are so appreciated.  Please pray for insurance approval for immunotherapy.  Please pray for the blood thinners to help dissolve the blood clot in her neck.  Please pray for shrinkage of the largest tumor, reduced SVC symptoms and for slowing of growth (or no growth) of the other nodules.  Please also pray for Clay, Maggie and Lainey.  (1/6/26) The Thomas family would love to hear from their FBC family. They do not want a meal train at this time, but words of encouragement and scripture to lift them up would be welcome. Their address is: 7224 Knottingham Dr. Fairview, TN 37062.

• Boone Dye, 4 week old son of Katie Dye and grandson of Jim and Angie Redovian has had a small bump on his head since birth. He had an ultrasound and it is recommended for him to have an MRI and see a neuro surgeon to follow up with the diagnosis of a small cephalocele. His MRI and neuro surgeon appointment is today, Tuesday Jan 6.  Please pray for good results, that it is a small defect, that this is non surgical and pray for peace and strength for his Mom. 

• Pamela Vadnie’s daughter, Holly is in the hospital at this time; she is on oxygen.

• Wilma Meadows - she recently had hand surgery.

• Roger Farmer as he recovers from a recent procedure.

• John Tapp - recently received a diagnosis that he is high risk for a heart attack.

• Jeremiah Boshers - prayer for his family as they are dealing with difficult issues.

• Owen VanderHorst (high school senior)- after a recent PET scan, doctors are concerned there maybe disease in a new area. He will get rescanned on 12/9/25. If new disease is confirmed, he would start another cycle of treatments right away. His little sister, Sophie was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis earlier this year.

• Barbara Carmen as she recovers in rehab.

• Brian Ingram recently had a heart procedure. He is recovering at home.

• Anissa Ingram’s niece, Sydney is being tested to find out why she has been so ill recently, please pray for test results and God's healing. She is 11 years old and they feel she may have an incurable disease.

• Rehabilitation/Long Term Treatment

• Last September Sarah Burge fell and hit her head, which caused a brain injury. She has had several falls since then and has dizziness nearly every day. She is still going to physical therapy. She can’t take care of herself because she has fibromyalgia as well.

• Sam Gadallah is dealing with a serious eye infection.

• David Elola has grade 1, stage 3 follicular lymphoma. He has had a bone marrow biopsy. He started chemo and has to go two days a month. Please pray.

• Darron Dubose shared that Erin’s sister and Louchelle’s mother, Karachell Lincoln was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. She has tumors in her brain, lungs and abdomen.
  She underwent brain surgery to remove the largest tumor. The family would certainly appreciate your prayers during this time.

• Dean Gooding - brain stem stroke dealing daily with migraines. Pray that he is approved for disability.

• Former member, Don Buttrey, has stage 4 colon cancer.  He has started chemo. Recently broke his hip and has to have hip replacement.

• Jane Ann Haynes - she is experiencing congestive heart failure along with pulmonary issues.

• Kristen Pomeroy’s cousin in California (Russ Trapp) who is having a liver transplant next week both for his surgery and healing as well as the family member who has chosen to be his living donor as well.

• Sharon Andrews has two forms of cancer and is taking chemo in pill form. She has had surgery and is doing really well.

• Jim Patton, former FBC Pastor, fell off of a ladder and broke vertebrae, ribs, and other issues. He will be in a brace for the next 6 weeks. Jim would love to hear from FBC friends. You can send a card to 346 Spring Creek Lane, Lebanon, TN 37090.

• Jennifer Anderson, daughter of Martha Anderson is battling cancer. She’s had chemo/radiation and markers are clear but the medication is making her sick. Pray for Jennifer, Martha and Jennifer’s daughter during this rough time.

• Susan Stinson's uncle, Roger Sullivan, is dealing with health issues. He is in the hospital in Dickson. He fell and broke his hip. Roger is Nita Miller and Rita Gillette’s brother. 

• Special Requests

• FBC Shut-ins.

• Those who have been widowed or orphaned.

• Pamela Vadnie needs to find a home for her dog, Sarge, if anyone is interested, contact Pamela at pvadnie@gmail.com.  She will provide money to help take care of him. Pamela would love to hear from her friends. Her address is: 7112 Harding Drive, Fairview, TN 37062.

FBC Programming Requests

• Awana

• Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading

• VBS

• Kid’s Ministry & Youth group

• Sunday School classes & Community Groups

• Marriage Matters ministry

• Senior Adult Ministries

• Operation Christmas Child

• Deacon Leadership

• FBC Staff

• FBC Preschool

• Missions’ Outreach

  To request prayer, please email us at connect@fbcfairview.org or call the church office at 615.799.9478.

  Updated: 1/6/26