Week of September 20-27, 2023

JCBC Spotlight of the Week is Ed Word.  Please keep Ed in your prayers.  Ed is regularly visited by his son and daughter.  Please also pray for his wife, Naomi who has had issues with vertigo for the last week.  Cards are welcome.  Ed Word: Celebration Memory Care, Room 3008, 3000 Celebration Blvd., Suwanee, GA  30024

Prayer Requests

Prayer Request from Shaun King: 9/25

It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of Bill Loudermilk,, father of JCBC member, David Loudermilk, at the age of 74 in Perry, Georgia. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by the enduring love of his family. We know that Bill’s faith has now been made sight, and he beholds in full that which we can see only through a glass darkly. For that, we give thanks and request the prayers of the church for the family in the coming days and weeks. Funeral arrangements are pending.  David and Sara Beth Loudermilk: 4805 Brighton Lake Dr, Cumming, Georgia 30040

Week of September 13-20, 2023

JCBC Spotlight of the Week is Jean Ward.  Please continue to pray for Jean’s health.  She enjoys receiving cards.  Jean Ward:  3845 Montglenn Court, Cumming, GA  30041

Prayer Requests

Prayer Request from Rebecca Crowfoot:  9/17
This coming Thursday I will have the second ablation on the right side of my spine. Please pray for a successful procedure. Rebecca Crowfoot:  1454 Cypress Dr., Buford, Georgia 30518 rcrowfoot1953@yahoo.com  (470) 589-0534

Prayer Request Update from Debbie Iwasaki:  9/20
Funeral Services for Ben Chen, 22 yr. old son of Vincent and Su Chen will be held in the sanctuary on Saturday, September 23^rd at 10:30 am at Johns Creek Baptist Church.  A visitation will be held on Friday, September 22^nd from 6 pm – 9 pm at Crowell Brothers Funeral Home, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Peachtree Corners. GA.   Please continue to keep Vincent & Su Chen, siblings Andrew and Vivian, and their family in your prayers during this difficult time.  Vincent and Su Chen:  4295 Canterbury Walk Drive, Duluth, Georgia 30097 (770) 649-3448

Prayer Request Update from David White:  9/16
We are sad to report that Ben Chen, son of Vincent and Su Chen, passed away just after 4:30 this afternoon at Emory University Hospital. Ben was surrounded by the love of family and friends. Please pray for Ben’s parents Vincent and Su, his siblings Andrew and Vivian, and their family. Memorial Service arrangements are in process and will be communicated to the church when finalized.

Prayer Request Update from David White:  9/13
Update on Su Chen’s son Ben. Su reports that the surgeon has relieved some of the pressure on Ben’s brain caused by bleeding. That process continues. There is also swelling in other parts of Ben’s body. His condition is perilous, and our urgent prayers are needed.

Prayer Request from Jay Hsu:  9/13
Jay Hsu has let us know that Su Chen is requesting prayer for her son, Ben. Ben was transferred from Emory JC emergency to Emory Decatur last night. He is currently unconscious and unable to breathe on his own. Doctors are working on a diagnosis to determine the cause of his condition. Please pray for Ben, Su, Vincent, and their family during these anxious hours. We will update you as things develop and will provide the appropriate contact information at that time. For now…please pray!

Week of September 6-13, 2023

JCBC Spotlight of the Week is Carole Smith.  Please continue to keep Carole in your prayers.  Carole Smith: 10777 Bell Road, Duluth, GA  30097

Prayer Requests

Prayer Request from Jay Hsu:  9-13-23
Jay Hsu has let us know that Su Chen is requesting prayer for her son, Ben. Ben was transferred from Emory JC emergency to Emory Decatur last night. He is currently unconscious and unable to breathe on his own. Doctors are working on a diagnosis to determine the cause of his condition. Please pray for Ben, Su, Vincent, and their family during these anxious hours. We will update you as things develop and will provide the appropriate contact information at that time. For now…please pray!

Week of August 30-September 6, 2023

JCBC Spotlight of the Week is Barbara Parker. Barbara is doing well and keeps active in her apartment community with social events such as crafts and card playing.  She misses everyone at JCBC.  She enjoys receiving cards and phone calls. Barbara Parker: The Retreat at Conyers Assisted Living, 1502 Renaissance Drive, Apt. 1-B, Conyers, GA  30012

Prayer Requests

Prayer Request by Debbie Iwasaki: 9/3

Update:
Bobby White, 95, Father to David White (Connie).
A memorial service celebrating the life of Bob White will be held at Dover Baptist Church on Saturday, September 9th at 1:30 pm. Please continue to keep David and Connie White and their families in your prayers.

Obituary:
Bobby Moore White, age 95, of Shelby passed away peacefully on Thursday August 24, 2023. Bob was born in Shelby to the late C.C. and Daisy K. White in 1928. He was a graduate of Shelby High School and a veteran of the United States Navy. During and after attending Business School, Bob worked for Dover Textiles as an accountant for nearly 40 years. Bob played basketball and football at SHS and later became an avid golfer. After his retirement, he especially enjoyed his weekly golf game with his friends in the Cleveland County Seniors Golf Club. He also volunteered for many years at Cleveland Memorial Hospital. He was a devoted member of Dover Baptist Church for over 70 years where he served as Deacon, Sunday School Director and Teacher, Church Treasurer, and sang tenor in the church choir. Bob was known as a kind and gentle man and was loved by all who had the good fortune to know him.

Bob is survived by his wife, Joyce Nanney White, of 74 years and three sons: Scott White (Terry) of Shelby NC, Gary White (Kathy) of Simpsonville SC, and David White (Connie) of Atlanta GA. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

A memorial service celebrating the life of Bob White will be held at Dover Baptist Church on Saturday, September 9th at 1:30 pm.
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Prayer Request from Debbie Iwasaki: 8-24
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bobby White, 95. David White’s father who passed away this morning. Please be in prayer for David and Connie and their families during this difficult time. They are currently en route to North Caroline. Arrangements are pending. David and Connie White: 5892 Mitchell Road, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328 (770) 633-7627 dwhite@jcbc.org