Lenore Pontier

Lenore Pontier recently broker her leg.  She is recovering at Spectrum Health Rehab.

Kathie Nagelkirk

Kathie Nagelkirk underwent the first of two eye surgeries on Monday, June 12.  Doctors placed an ex-press shunt in the left eye to drain fluid and maintain proper pressure.  Please pray for ongoing healing.  

Steve and April Palmbos

Steve and April Palmbos (Jack, Casey, Charlie and Jessie) are serving in Malawi, Africa.  Please continue to bless them through prayer as they minister to refugees.  

Arie VanderHeide

Arie VanderHeide was informed that he has high-grade cancer cells in one of his kidneys.  Doctors will convene on Friday, July 14, to determine next steps in care.  Please pray for healing, wisdom, and discernment in this process.

Jim Packer

Jim Packer began radiation treatments for his cancer on Wednesday, June 7.  He will undergo 39 treatments over the course of eight weeks.

Rhonda DeWaard

Rhonda DeWaard broke an elbow and ankle due to a fall.  Please pray healing and a full recovery.  

Roger Remtema

Roger Remtema was transferred from Waterford Rehabilitation on June 6 to American House in Jenison for ongoing care.

Dan Groothuis

Dan Groothuis returned home on Sunday, May 28, from Mary Free Bed following 70 consecutive days in a hospital.  Dan will undergo heart surgery once he has regained additional strength.  

Faith Smit

Faith Smit underwent cervical neck surgery on Thursday, June 1, at Blodgett Hospital.  

Les and Sharon Holwerda

Les and Sharon Holwerda traveled to Malawi, Africa, on Tuesday, May 23.  Please pray for the work of the Holy Spirit as they serve alongside There Is Hope for 5 weeks.  

Jordan Odehnal

Jordan Odehnal arrived in Juneau, Alaska, on Sunday, May 21.  Jordan is serving the community and participating in discipleship training with Campus Crusade for Christ.  He will be in Alaska for 10 weeks.    

Liam Han

Liam Han, South Korean foreign exchange student of John and Diane Schwartz, was ordered to report for mandatory military service in South Korea.  After four years in West Michigan, Liam returned to Korea on Thursday, May 11; he reported for mandatory conscription on May 23.

Bonnie Elzinga

Bonnie Elzinga is concluding radiation treatments and will consult with her oncologist for results and next steps in her care. Please pray for wisdom and healing.

Bart Bylsma

Bart Bylsma underwent colon cancer surgery at St. Mary’s Hospital on Wednesday, May 3.  He has returned home.  However, doctors discovered the presence of significant cancer in the abdomen.  Additional consultation is pending for next steps in care. 

Sue Wynsma

Sue Wynsma underwent consultation with her doctor on Tuesday, May 2, due to significant ongoing vision issues. Doctors have begun a regiment of shots in one eye to address the concerns.

Doug Vruggink

Doug Vruggink broke his shoulder and will undergo a 6-8 week recovery process - please pray for healing and patience.  

Mike Roosien

Mike Roosien was informed by doctors on Thursday, April 20, that a recent pathology report indicates a return of bladder cancer. Mike has begun six weeks of chemo treatments - please pray for healing, strength and patience.  

Steve Jurgens

Steve Jurgens underwent a routine MRI on Monday, March 20, to update the condition of a brain tumor.  Results have confirmed no change in the tumor over the last two years - praise God!

Josh Hower

Josh Hower underwent consultation with a liver specialist in Ann Arbor; this consultation follows a recent diagnosis of cirrhosis of the liver.  Doctors have scheduled a liver biopsy as the next step in care.  In addition, doctors are now recommending a heart transplant as an avenue to improve the condition of the liver.  Additionally, Josh is undergoing a sleep study to evaluate his oxygen absorption rate; doctors are concerned that this level is low while both active and at rest.

Terry Meyer

Terry Meyer continues his battle with ALS.  Please pray for the patience, wisdom and healing work of the Holy Spirit in his life.