Friends with Cancer

Many Fellowship families have friends and individuals experiencing cancer. Please pray for clear diagnosis and successful treatment.

Family and Friends of Kathryn Bilberry

Pray for the family of Kathryn Bilberry who passed away the weekend of April 19. Kathryn and her family are an important part of the ministry at Chapel Pointe. Arrangements are pending.

Bob Rietman

Bob Rietman, father of Josh (Megan) Rietman, underwent a double lung transplant in February. While the transplant was a success, he has continued to struggle with health issues. He is currently hospitalized with pneumonia and fluid on his lungs. Please pray that he would have a complete healing.

Ashlyn Stein

Ashlyn Stein (30 year old niece of Kelly and Joe Cleveland) has been diagnosed with stage four breast cancer; on April 2, she was informed that the cancer has spread to her bones. Please pray for Ashlyn and her husband--as well as their four children. They are praying for a miracle as they seek additional opinions and treatment options.

Winnie Matthysse

Winnie Matthysse, granddaughter of Dick and June Matthysse, was diagnosed prior to her birth with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, or HLHS, which means that the left side of her heart is underdeveloped. As a result, she will require three open-heart surgeries. Her first two surgeries were successful and she is now home. Her next open heart surgery is anticipated in approximately six weeks.

Larry Buchholz

Larry Buchholz, son-in-law of Gerald and Betty Avink, was found to have a suspicious spot on his head. He will undergo 30 radiation treatments over the next six weeks. Please pray for peace, comfort, and strength..

David TenBrink

David TenBrink (father of Stu/Jessica TenBrink and Angie/Ron VanderWest) remains hospitalized at the Meijer Heart Center following a full cardiac arrest.  He is also struggling with congestive heart failure and the retention of fluid--complicating his breathing.  Please pray for the powerful strength of the Holy Spirit to resolve these symptoms--and to restore his strength.

Joel Zuidema

Joel Zuidema, son of Jim and Cindy, will be having surgery at U of M on July 11. He will undergo a Whipple procedure as well as removing cancer located in his small intestine.

Kalynn

Kalynn, sister of Jenna Biezunski, continues to battle an opioid addiction. Please pray for peace for her as she experiences withdrawal from her addiction. Also, please pray for her family as they offer her support.

Lisa Tubergen

Lisa Tubergen, friend of many at Fellowship (and former member), was recently diagnosed with ALS. Please keep her family in your prayers as they navigate through this illness.

Pam Por

Pam Por, daughter-in-law of Sharon and Eric Olsen, had a CT scan on Wednesday November 16. They are concerned about the possibility of liver cancer. Please pray for favorable results.

Randy Veldhouse

Randy Veldhouse, the brother of Harvey Veldhouse, has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Cancer has also been found in other parts of his body. Please pray for comfort and healing.