Prayer Requests
Week of August 5-12
Our Johns Creek Baptist Church Member in the Spotlight this week is Russ McKelvey. Russ joined JCBC a little over 6 years ago and is a member of the Bowen Community. Russ enjoys hearing from his JCBC family, and cards and letters may be mailed to him at Parc, Apt. 228, 3315 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Duluth, GA 30096.
Prayer Requests
Prayer Request, Rhonda Byrd, 8/5/2026
JCBC Family, here is the follow up information for the Memorial Service for Earl Altman. The Memorial Service will be at Johns Creek Baptist Church in the Sanctuary on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 11:00 am. There will be a reception following. Please keep Lindsey and the girls in your prayers.
Obituary: Earl Wayne Altman, a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully from natural causes on August 3, 2026, at the age of 56.
Born on January 14, 1970, in Fort Valley, Georgia, Earl built a successful career in the medical device and pharmaceutical industry. As Senior Engineering Manager at Alcon, he was respected for his leadership, work ethic, and commitment to excellence. Continue Reading: https://www.crowellbrothers.com/obituaries/Earl-Wayne-Altman?obId=49179887
Prayer Request, Debbie Iwasaki, 8/7/2026
Gary Durham, Friendship SS was admitted to Northside Hospital on Wednesday, August 5th due to excessive exhaustion due to pneumonia. We appreciate prayers for healing and for the wonderful medical team caring for Gary. He has been released home.
Rhonda Byrd, 8/11/2026
JCBC Family, it is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of our dear member, Donna Stockum. Donna was a beloved member of the JCBC Choir until she could no longer sing with them. Her sons, Matt and Dan, are following their mother’s wishes to have her buried in Galloway, Ohio. Their hope is to have a Memorial Service for Donna’s JCBC family sometime later, as their schedules allow. Please be in prayer for Matt and Dan and their families. Donna Stockum’s burial will be this Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 10:00 am at the Sunset Cemetery, 6959 W. Broad Street, Galloway, OH 43119. Cards and letters may be mailed to Matt Stockum at 5250 Woodleaf Drive, Cumming, GA 30040.
Week of July 29-August 5
Our Johns Creek Baptist Church Member in the Spotlight this week is Fan King. Fan has been a member of JCBC for over 29 years and has been a member of the Bowen Sunday School Community for several years. Fan appreciates receiving cards and texts from her JCBC family. Cards may be mailed to fan c/o of her daughter, Kay Weathers, at 3715 High Gables East, Cumming, GA 30041.
Prayer Requests
Prayer Request, Mark King, 7/30/2026
I have a friend, Luke Vogler. He had surgery this week at Emory for a brain tumor. I am assuming that he is still at Emory at this time and will be recovering with close family here as he is not from this area. Preliminary results indicate a slow growing tumor; 80% was removed; biopsies to reveal more in coming days. He is married with two sons under 16 years of age. Too much is unknown at this time. Prayers please, humbled thanks.
Prayer Request, Shaun King, 8/3/226
It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of Earl Altman, husband of JCBC member Lindsey Altman. Doctors recently discovered a very aggressive cancer in Earl’s body which had progressed beyond treatment. While details for services are yet to be determined, we ask the church to lift up Lindsey as well as her two daughters, Taylor Portman (14) and Nicole Portman (10). Cards and letters may be sent to Lindsey at 1325 Chattahoochee Run Drive, Suwanee, GA 30024.
The Memorial Service will be at Johns Creek Baptist Church in the Sanctuary on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 11:00 am. There will be a reception following. Please keep Lindsey and the girls in your prayers.
Week of July 22-29
Our Johns Creek Baptist Church Member in the Spotlight this week is Camely Mayfield. Camely has been a member of JCBC for 21 years, several as a member of the Bowen Sunday School Community. Camely appreciates receiving cards from her JCBC family, and these may be mailed to her at The Orchards, 20102 Harvest Ridge Lane, Alpharetta, GA 30022.
Prayer Requests
Prayer Request, Merry Romo, 7/23/2026:
Virginia Whitehead recently had a fall and has not been able to be out. Her Sunday school class, the Bowen Community, has been great about praying but she would also appreciate prayers of others.
Virginia Whitehead – vig.whitehead@gmail.com; 2435 Tillery Lane, Cumming, Georgia 30041-9733
Prayer Request, Shaun King, 7/26/2026:
JCBC member, Lindsey Altman requests prayer for her husband Earl. Earl has been at Emory Atlanta ICU since Wednesday due to a lot of blood clots in his lungs which seem to be a result of a large mass in his side near his adrenal gland. They will biopsy the mass but right now the number one concern is the blood clots. Please be in prayer for Earl, as doctors treat his clots and seek to know more about the mass. Lindsey and family are grateful to have the prayers of the church during this anxious time.
Week of July 15-22
Our Johns Creek Baptist Church Member in the Spotlight this week is Doug Dunn. Doug has been a member of JCBC for over 25 years, several as a member of the Haywood Community. Doug appreciates receiving cards from his JCBC family, and these may be mailed to him at 4325 Havenridge Drive, Cumming, GA 30041.
Prayer Requests
Prayer Request, Rhonda Byrd, 7/21/2026:
JCBC Family, it is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of our dear JCBC member, Janelle Siegel. Please be in prayer for her husband, David, during this difficult time. A Graveside Service will be held on this Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:30 am at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia. Please pray for her family.
Obituary:
Margaret Janelle Siegel, 83, of Cumming, GA passed away July 16, 2026. Mrs. Siegel was born in Greenville, SC to the late Preston and Ellen Speed. Janelle loved her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, David Siegel; sons and daughters in-law, Michael Siegel and Debbie Siegel, Scott and Sherryl Siegel; grandchildren, Matthew Siegel (Leah), Ryan Siegel (Katie), Lesley Salvatierra, Sydney Geake (Brad); great-grandchildren, Cooper, Graham, Juliette, Bryant; brother, James Speed (Rae), sister in law, Sherry… Continue reading: https://www.ingramfuneralhome.com/obituaries/janelle-siegel
Cards may be mailed to David Siegel at 2480 Ballantrae Circle, Cumming, Georgia 30041.