Prayer Requests for October 13-20, 2021

Homebound Member in the Spotlight

JCBC Member in the Spotlight is Betty Sue Bennington. Betty Sue enjoys receiving cards. Please keep Betty Sue in your prayers. Betty Sue Bennington: 4237 Commodore Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341-1534.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Request from Harry McElveen (10/17) – Please keep the family of Harry McElveen, Durham SS Community in your thoughts and prayers. His younger brother, Alan McElveen, Gainesville, GA passed away this morning. Harry McElveen: 6550 Polo Drive, Cumming, Georgia 30040.

Prayer Request from B.J. Benton (10/17) – Please be in prayer for Sylvia Head. She has developed several health problems in the past couple weeks. She is having difficulty breathing and her last blood labs indicated that she is anemic and her kidney function has diminished. She is not able to drive right now and will be going to several doctor appointments this week for more tests. One of her daughters will be driving her to those appointments.

Prayer Request from Debbie Iwasaki (10/18) – Thoughts and prayers to the family of Audrey Buchannan Spahr, Bowen Sunday School Community member who passed away on Thursday, October 14th. Visitation: Saturday, October 23rd at 10:00 am at Johns Creek Baptist Church, Sanctuary Rotunda
Memorial Service: Saturday, October 23rd @ 11:30 am. Johns Creek Baptist Church, Sanctuary, 6910 McGinnis Ferry Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005
Reception: Lunch to be served in the Heritage Room immediately following memorial service.

Prayer Request from Debbie Iwasaki (10/19) – It is with great sadness that we inform you that Mary Elizabeth Buckner, Bowen Sunday School Community member passed away early this morning. Please be in prayer for Jim Buckner and their families as they navigate during this difficult time.  Face masks at required at the request of the family.  Visitation: Friday, October 22nd @ 10 am at Johns Creek Baptist Church Sanctuary Rotunda. Memorial Service: Friday, October 22nd at 11:30 am at Johns Creek Baptist Church Sanctuary, 6910 McGinnis Ferry Road, Alpharetta, GA. 30005. Jim Buckner: 4151 Lanier Ridge Walk, Cumming, Georgia 30041.

Prayer Requests for October 6-13, 2021

Homebound Member in the Spotlight

JCBC Member in the Spotlight is Teresa Bennett. Please keep Teresa in your prayers. Teresa Bennett: 6435 Haddington Lane, Suwanee, GA 30024.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Request from Roger Simpson (10/12) – Judy Simpson will undergo colon surgery on Friday, October 15th at Emory Johns Creek Hospital to remove a part of her sigmoid colon. There is a tumor that has been diagnosed as a primary stage one cancer. It is not related to the pancreatic cancer she had surgery for in 2019. So, this prayer request is for thankfulness for this being a stage one cancer and not stage four pancreatic cancer. Also, please pray for a successful procedure to remove all of the cancer. As well, pray for no complications and a speedy recovery. Judy and Roger Simpson: 3709 Delfaire Trace, Cumming, GA 30040.

Prayer Requests for September 29-October 6, 2021

Homebound Member in the Spotlight

JCBC Member in the Spotlight is Lily Alewine. Lily enjoys receiving cards from her JCBC family. Please keep Lily in your prayers. Lily Alewine: Belmont Village, 4315 Johns Creek Parkway, Room 414, Suwanee, GA 30024.

Prayer Requests

*No new requests were submitted this week.

Prayer Requests for September 22-29, 2021

Homebound Member in the Spotlight

JCBC Member in the Spotlight is Rev. Chappell Wilson, Jr. Rev. Wilson enjoys receiving cards. Please keep Rev. Chappell Wilson, Jr. in prayer. Rev. Chappell Wilson, Jr.: Parc Piedmont Assisted Living 999 Hood Road, #120, Marietta, GA 30068.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Request from Merry Romo (9/28) – Mary Buckner has been diagnosed with cancer. Please be in prayer for Mary and Jim as they navigate through a treatment plan. She is currently in the hospital due to a fall. Mary Buckner: 4151 Lanier Ridge Walk, Cumming, GA 30041.

Prayer Request from Merry Romo (9/28) – Audrey Spahr, a member of the Bowen Community, is in the ICU at Northside Forsyth Hospital. Please pray for Audrey and the medical team trying to find the source of her medical issues. Audrey Spahr: 610 Hammersmith Dr., Suwanee, Georgia 30024; mailspahr@gmail.com.

Prayer Requests for September 15-22, 2021

Homebound Member in the Spotlight

JCBC Member in the Spotlight is Della Wilcutt. Della enjoys receiving greeting cards. Please keep Della in your prayers. Della Wilcutt: East Hamilton Morning Pointe Assisted Living, 1776 Generations Way, Ooltewah, TN 37363.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Request from Marsha Hunter (9/18) – Robbie hunter passed away September 16th after a fight with Covid. Please pray for his family for comfort and peace. Here is his obituary with information about his celebration service: David Robert “Robbie” Hunter, Jr., 51, passed away September 16, 2021, from complications of Covid. He is survived by his wife Allison Breadwell Hunter, his son Levi Robert Hunter, his father David Robert Hunter and his wife Beverly Hunter, his mother Marsha Trentham Hunter, and his brother Christopher Richard Hunter.

Robbie was a graduate of Brookwood High School in 1988 where he played football and a graduate of Kennesaw State University with a degree in Mathematics. In his career, he worked for ProGolf Discount as an assistant manager, was a construction lender for several Atlanta area banks, and an owner of his own sporting goods company. His current employer was Shuma Sports where he sold athletic uniforms and gear to local high schools and recreational leagues. They attended Gwinnett Church where he and Allison taught children small groups. Robbie was also very active in support of Levi’s playing baseball and spent hours coaching Levi’s pitching and hitting.

A celebration service of Robbie’s life is scheduled for September 25th, 11:00 AM at North Metro Baptist Church, 1026 Old Peachtree Rd NE, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. The family is asking service attendees to wear a football jersey from University of Georgia, Brookwood High School or any school to which Robbie sold sporting gear.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the Robbie Hunter Family and Education Fund at www.gofundme.com .

Prayer Request from David White (9/16) – Sadly, Marsha Hunter’s son – Robbie – passed away this afternoon due to complications from COVID 19. Please pray for Marsha, Robbie’s wife Allison and their son Levi as well as the rest of their family.

Prayer Request from Debbie Iwasaki (9/16) – Update: Marsha Hunter was just contacted by her daughter in law that she should immediately go to the hospital.