Tim T had gallbladder surgery last night (March 19). He is recovering well and hopes to be home soon.

Lisa R. has completed the chemo and radiation treatments for cancer. The large tumour has shrunk and she is healing from the effects of the treatments. She will continue to visit Juravinski for tests and scheduled follow up appointments . We are very grateful for your prayers, meal deliveries, the drivers to the clinic and the encouraging home visits and phone calls. Also thankful for the outreach for their neighbour Natasha . She too has been blessed by your care and love as she suffers with cancer. Please continue to pray for full recovery.

An Update from Jeff D: Good news…as of our consultation with the surgeon, the mass is smaller than initially thought and in a very early stage. That said, it is cancer and will require surgery scheduled for March 27th. Dr. Serrano, my excellent surgeon, says it will take 8 hours. He talked us through it and let us know that the average hospital stay following surgery is 10 days. It is a very difficult surgery with a difficult recovery. He did say that many factors are in my favour: it’s in the early stages, it’s very small, I am quite young, and in good shape. The surgery is part one. Part two will be Chemo in St.Catharines beginning 10-12 weeks after my surgery. The initial recovery period is 6 weeks, with 80% recovery by 6 months and 100% by a year. We see the doctor again on the 19th for a Q&A consultation, along with other appointments. For now, I'm comfortable, talking long walks, and working out as per usual. I won't say it's not a little scary, but I'm feeling the love of the Father and the support of so many wonderful friends. And we're living gratefully, one day at a time.

Tricia W's best friend Bobbie, who lives in Calgary, works for the police and had a motorcycle injury during training. She is dealing with a brain injury from that accident and is currently on stress leave. Prayers for recovery are requested.

Thank you to all who sent messages of love to Tereasa M. via Anna Lise Z and the Sunshine Suitcase. Tereasa has one more dose of heavy duty chemotherapy. Then more tests and possibly radiation. Please continue to pray for this beautiful Christian couple who have dedicated their lives caring for at risk children and youth.

Peter and Karen's friends from Grebel days were killed last Monday (January 27) in a car crash in Dundalk. Jenni Weibe (50 on February 5th) and her daughter Zoe were killed and her son was injured. Jenni was song leader at the Waterloo North Mennonite church and played violin at Kendra's funeral. They leave behind Colin (husband/dad) and children Naomi and Jason. Their funerals are tomorrow February 4th. All prayers appreciated 🙏. Jenni's obituary can be read at https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/17443/Jennie-Wiebe/obituary.html. A link to the funeral service is also on that page.

For my brother, Mike Kent, who has just be diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Mike and his wife, Jan, are originally from the Sundridge church of Christ but now live near Windsor.

Harold E remains in Oakville Hospital. The family appreciates your continued prayers on behalf of Harold and Sharon.

Vanessa M as she recovers from breast cancer. She was diagnosed late last fall and had a double mastectomy in late November. Keep Vanessa, Aaron, Shaye and Rory in your prayers as well.

Andy W continues to heal. It is expected that he will leave Shaver Hospital on January 8 and then start his physio shortly after that. Andy & Marilyn appreciate continued prayers on their behalf.

God we trust you and we put our confidence in you. As we look out at this world so full of conflict and disruption, violence and chaos, let us be rooted in you and let the waters of your peace flow out to all who are experiencing conflict. We pray for the people of Gaza, Lebanon, Israel, Sudan, Haiti, Ukraine and DR Congo. By your grace may peace come. Amen.

Elaine B requests prayers for her son Rick and daughter-in-law Ann at this time. Recently Rick was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. They are currently awaiting test results and treatment options.

Lorna W would like to request prayers on behalf of her sister, Fannie Amy, and also for her family. She was diagnosed this past week with ovarian cancer.

At the fundraising dinner on August 16, Joel & Hiro would like us to pray for the following items: - for our marriages (Osbornes & Akahoshis especially, also the marriages in Mito Church family) - for wisdom and love in spiritually forming leaders and church family (passion for for worship, prayer, sharing the gospel & making disciples) - for Hallelujah Kids (children's ministry) - for reach out as 'salt & light' to others in our city and on Ibaraki Christian School (IC) campus (both junior high and high school) - for Beatitude Cambodia School (BCS) in Siem Reap - for ongoing personal support and support of BCS in Cambodia

Please continue to pray for Charlie, (John’s dad), but also prayers of thanks for how well he has coped through everything. We are thankful for your prayers!♥️

Please keep Marvin Dickie & his family in your prayers. Marvin has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has also metastasized in the bone. He is taking hormone and radiation treatments. Please pray the treatments are successful, for strength, and the medical team caring for Marvin.

Dear God, We cry out to you on behalf of the people seriously affected by the conflict in Gaza and Israel. Our hearts break at the devastation and suffering that we see, and we know it breaks yours, too. We ask that you would stretch out your mighty hand to bring an end to this war. We cry out for people who have been injured or traumatised, who have lost loved ones or their homes. Please provide everything they need and be their comfort, their hope, their healer, and their safe refuge. We pray for your peace to reign. We look to you as our Saviour and the hope of the world. Amen. (https://www.tearfund.org/stories/2023/10/how-to-pray-for-gaza-and-israel#:~:text=Dear%20God%2C,an%20end%20to%20this%20war.)

THANK YOU GOD FOR MICAH 6 COMMUNITY!

Please remember all the families that are mourning loved ones.

Let’s continue to pray for Earl & Jori as they deal with Earl’s Alzheimer’s.