Prayer needs and Praises

• Hurricane victims in Florida, East Tennessee, and NW North Carolina.

• Fire victims in Southern California, South Carolina, and North Carolina.

• Roger Farmer has been released from Dickson Horizon hospital with medication to help fight the infection.

• Jim Barr had hip surgery. All went well. He is at home recovering!

• Sophie VanderHorst (FBC Preschooler) is suffering from a neurological or muscular disease that has affected her voice, her ability to smile and her ability to swallow. We are also praying for her brother, Owen VanderHorst and family. Owen is a Fairview High School student who is receiving treatment for a rare blood disorder.

• Tom Williams had surgery on his hand last week. Tom is in rehab at The Trace.

• Leslie Best has an infection from kidney stones blocking her bladder. She is now at NHC at the Trace. She will be having surgery in 4-6 weeks.

• Sheila Ray recently had kidney stone surgery.

• Troy Waugh had knee replacement surgery. It went well.

• Laura Hall, Cathy & Bill Mayo's daughter, had a seizure last weekend. Doctors are running additional tests. 

• Alta Murphy as she recovers from having passed out.

• Carolyn Roberts’ mother needs prayer due to a recent health condition.

• Frances Cothern is back at NHC in Dickson. She is in good spirits.

• Kim Sullivan's surgery went well. Please continue to remember her as she heals.

• Faye Ivey had hip surgery. All went well.

• Michael Ivey is dealing with health concerns.

• Sheila Ray is now home resting still dealing with kidney stones.

• Sharon Andrews as her doctor has found a mass. Ken reported that the result from the biopsy indicate that the mass is malignant. Sharon is meeting with a surgeon and oncologist this week to decide next steps.

• Praise Report: Mike and Chris Green. Mike is home from NHC The Trace.  Chris has had all restrictions lifted after her Pacemaker surgery and can return to normal activities. Both are doing fine.

• Praise Report: Tom and Cindi Williams’ son, Kyle got a new job!

• Larry Webb’s daughter, Becky Webb Hogue has received a devastating breast cancer diagnosis. Becky is 43 and lives in Maryland. The doctors have ruled out surgery and any treatment. Pray for divine healing and for the whole family.

• Angelica Baker will be having a thyroidectomy April 21 with lymph node removal. Pray the surgery is successful and that her recovery will go well.

• Nita Miller is now at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia; her health worsened overnight.  As well, please remember her husband Jimmy and her sister Rita and her husband Paul Gillette.

• Megan Thomas received good news on her latest scans.  All lung nodules continue to be stable.  There are concerns with her kidney levels, so she will meet with a nephrologist in May.   

• John New’s cousin’s husband, Jeremy received a good report after recent scans. Hopefully only one more chemo treatment in March.

• John New’s friend’s 3 1/2 year old son Pryor had open heart surgery. He is at home now healing.

• John New’s friend, Kevin from SE TN as he recovers from a recent liver transplant surgery. He is healing well and still quarantined in Nashville.

• Jessica Shaefer had surgery to remove her gall bladder. Low energy but recovering from surgery. Next step is consultation for a thyroidectomy.

• Jennifer Bower’s nephew, Matt (20 yr old) update: After over 3 weeks in the hospital Matt is home. Walking has improved but still limited motion in his face. He has an appointment with a neurologist. Gilliam Barre is the prognosis. Please continue to pray for healing and that he draws nearer to the Lord through this time.

• Dean Gooding - brain stem stroke; recovering at home and continuing PT.

• Dave Wallace’s good friend, Bill Reitmeyer who recently had a stroke.

• Pam Best’s cousin, Judy Betzold who has cancer has finished the first round of chemo and will start another round after Christmas. Tests show that she has tumors in her lungs and lymph nodes. Please keep praying.

• Dalton Roper – brain surgery.

• FBC Shut-ins.

Special Requests

• Awana

• Kid’s Ministry & Youth group

• Sunday School classes & Community Groups

• Senior Adult Ministries

• Deacon Leadership

• FBC Staff

• FBC Preschool

Weekly Prayer Focus

Search for a new Youth Pastor. Pray for wisdom for the Search Committee.

Updated: 4/2/25