Brian Laninga

Brian Laninga is recovering at home following a left knee replacement on Wednesday, September 3, at Holland Hospital.

Holly Raglin

Holly Raglin completed her second consultation regarding her earlier hand injury. Although the bones are healing well, the doctor discovered another fracture in the pinky. Additionally, her wrist motion remains limited and painful. She is awaiting an MRI and another consultation in October to determine if surgery is required.

Carol Klomparens

Carol Klomparens returned home on Thursday, August 21, following a five-day hospitalization and treatment for cellulitis and shingles. Please pray for increased strength and healing as she recovers at home.

Jonah Hower

Jonah Hower (16-year-old son of Tom and Amy) returned home on Tuesday, August 26, following a successful kidney transplant on Tuesday, August 19, at the DeVos Children's Hospital. Please pray for ongoing healing and proper function of the new organ. Jonah’s mom, Amy, was the kidney donor.

Justin Winsemius

Justin Winsemius is recovering at home following a heart cath procedure on Friday, August 22, to address concerns with a leaky heart valve and congestive heart failure.

Amy Hower

Amy Hower is recovering at home following the donation of her kidney to her son, Jonah.

Carrol Granzo

Carrol Granzo is recovering at home following a successful lower back fusion on Tuesday, August 19, at Trinity Health/St. Mary’s; she is experiencing full relief from her leg pain.

Judy Benninger

Judy Benninger (Friend at Home) returned to the Oaks at Jamestown on Wednesday, August 20, following a hospitalization and care for two recent falls.

Carolyn Schafer

Carolyn Schafer, regular attendee, was found to have brain cancer in addition to cancer found in her lungs and esophagus. She has decided to discontinue any treatments. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to strengthen Carolyn and Jim each day with peace and assurance.

Jerry Emelander

Jerry Emelander suffered a fall on Wednesday, July 30, breaking his femur bone. He underwent surgery on Thursday, July 31, at Corewell Butterworth.

Ann Whitmyer

Ann Whitmyer underwent successful surgery on Monday, July 28, at U of M Health West; doctors were able to remove the non-cancerous tumor in its entirety. She returned home on Tuesday, July 29, to continue her recovery.

Carol Graham

Carol Graham will undergo another series of injections and a pain block on Monday, August 4, in relation to concerns with her bladder and kidneys.

Sandy Riksen

Sandy Riksen received emergent care at Zeeland Community Hospital on Thursday, July 24, following a fall at home. She experienced a laceration to her scalp as well as bruising and chest pain. Fortunately, a CT scan revealed no broken bones. Please pray for ongoing management of pain as she recovers at home.

Bev Essenburg

Bev Essenburg will undergo a CT scan on Monday, August 4, to determine the progress of her treatments. Her third round of chemo will take place on Monday, August 11.

Sally Bekkering

Sally Bekkering underwent a right knee replacement on Thursday, July 31, at Holland Community Hospital. Please pray for successful surgery and healing.

Don Mulder

Don Mulder’s oncological consultation determined that his stage 4 cancer is incurable. He is expected to become a resident of the Manor at Sunset on Wednesday, July 30; he will be receiving hospice care.

Jim Packer

Jim Packer praises God for your prayers and for his recent health. He has healed well following jaw surgery and surgery to stretch his esophagus. Additionally, he remains confident battling prostate cancer for 13 years with infusions and medication.

Deb Karsten

Deb Karsten received her first round of chemo on Wednesday, July 2, for Cholangiocarcinoma--a rare form of incurable bile duct cancer. Following a consultation on July 7, doctors also discovered cancer in the lymph nodes above the diaphragm and below the lungs. Please pray for effective treatments to stun the cancer allowing for proper functioning of the liver.

Beth Rodriguez

Beth Rodriguez underwent her third spinal MRI on Wednesday, July 2, to determine the source of certain problematic symptoms.

Our Military Personnel

Please remain in prayer for our members who are currently in training, serving stateside, or who are actively deployed:

Military Personnel:   

▪ PV2 Jayse Hill (Army)

▪ SPC Ben Koedoot (Army)

▪ AO3 Jesse Koedoot (Navy)

▪ LTJG David Noorman (Navy)

▪ CPT Trevor Odehnal (Marines)

Family of FRC members: CPL Blake Burrill, E7 Cody Clinton, SSgt Kyle Emelander, CMDCS Bryon Vosburg