FMBC Prayer Needs
"We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield." Psalm 33:20
Prayer Needs:
10/30/25
Arrangements (Updated):
One of our dear members Judy Martin passed away on Tuesday. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, November 1st at Wren Yeatts Westover Chapel at 11am with Pastor Austin Merricks officiating and visitation will start at 10am prior to the service. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Faith Family Life Center. Please pray for her daughter Susan Martin, niece Donna Boswell Moore, and their family in a special way in their time of loss.
10/29/25
Jeff and Lori Harris ask that you pray for their son Ethan's father-in-law, Stuart Taylor, as he is in critical condition at Roanoke Hospital from complications following valve replacement surgery.
Amy and David Hylton thank you for your prayers for their son Eli. He is slowly getting better and stronger.
10/28/25
One of our dear members Judy Martin passed away on Tuesday. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, November 1st at Wren Yeatts Westover Chapel at 11am with Pastor Austin Merricks officiating and visitation will start at 10am prior to the service. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Faith Family Life Center. Please pray for her daughter Susan Martin, niece Donna Boswell Moore, and their family in a special way in their time of loss.
10/29/25
Jeff and Lori Harris ask that you pray for their son Ethan's father-in-law, Stuart Taylor, as he is in critical condition at Roanoke Hospital from complications following valve replacement surgery.
Amy and David Hylton thank you for your prayers for their son Eli. He is slowly getting better and stronger.
10/28/25
Arrangements for Bill Torok are as follows:
A Memorial Service will be held in honor of Bill’s life at Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home, Westover Chapel at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 1, 2025, with Pastor Daniel Lackey officiating. Bill passed away late this past Sunday night. He and his wife Debbie have been visiting Faith Memorial for almost 3 years and are a dear sweet couple. Please pray for Debbie and their family in a special way in this difficult time.
Belinda Waller's niece Lindsey delivered a precious baby girl at 34 weeks. The baby and mom are doing well, baby just needs a little help with breathing as her lungs continue to grow stronger. Please continue to pray for this precious family in a special way.
Please pray for Shirley Evans and her husband Fred as he continues to have serious health issues.
From Maddie Jones regarding her daughter Torin that is due December 17th. This is the daughter of Kris and Diana Booth, granddaughter of Lorna Baum and Janet Booth:
As we approach our girl's arrival, we have decided to share a bit of news. Some close family and friends have been made aware; however, I wanted to share because I believe that prayer is powerful, and this is one way to easily ask for that.
So with that all being said: this pregnancy has not been a very "normal" situation. At our very first ultrasound we were told that baby Torin has what is called an "omphalocele" on her belly. Without going into great detail about what that means, I will say that what she has would be described as a glorified hernia. (You are welcome to Google details if you'd like) Now with that, I will say every situation of an omphalocele is vastly unique. And with everything that baby girl could be going through we have been told by doctors that she is thriving. We have had multiple doctors appointments monthly, some multiple times a month to closely monitor her progress. Yes she has this, but everything else we have tested and watched over these months has come back with positive outcomes. Next, what does this mean for delivery: this does mean I will be scheduled for a c-section to safely bring her into this world. But this also means that she will spend a bit of time in the NICU. Now before questions come at us, we do not know details at this time. Doctors are even unsure of her time frame she will be in the NICU. But they, along with us, will take this day by day.
So with all that being said we are asking for prayers. We are asking that you pray for Torin's health, as she is born, and for Jacob and I as we navigate as new parents while also navigating life in the NICU. I know the Lord has her in His hands and he has continued to show His power through this pregnancy, so I know He will continue after, as well. We are both in good spirits and relying heavily on God during this situation. And as Jacob would say "we never have a dull moment." We thank you so much for you loving support and prayers.
10/24/25
Please pray for Belinda Waller's niece Lindsey who is pregnant with a little girl and due 11/28. She was sent to the hospital and induced due to extreme swelling and elevated blood pressure.
Judy Martin is no longer at Cardinal Village but is transitioning to Piney Forest Nursing Home. Please continue to pray for her and her daughter Susan Martin.
10/22/25
Kay Gregory's sister, Faye Cole, passed away this morning. There will be a private service for family only. Please keep this dear family in your prayers in their time of loss.
Bill Torok is going home from Roman Eagle on Monday. Please continue to pray for Bill and his wife Debbie in a special way.
Please pray for Larry and Debra Davis's son-in-law, Michael Sims, who is battling cancer.
10/21/25
Please pray for Carolyn Childress's sister, Joyce Haley. She is home from the hospital but is having extreme trouble breathing.
Eli Mitchell is weak but on the road to healing. Please continue to pray for him in a special way.
Gary Echols will have surgery to clamp a leaking heart valve at Duke on October 29. He will be admitted on October 28. Please pray for Gary and Irene in a special way.
10/17/25
A dear member of our church passed away earlier this week. Her name is Connie Kirks. The visitation will be Monday, October 20 from 5pm to 7pm at Swicegood Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 21 at 2pm at Danville Memorial Gardens. At other times, the family will gather at her residence located at 108 Deerwood Tract Court in Cascade. Please keep this dear family in your prayers in a special way at this difficult time!
Eli Mitchell, son of Amy and David Hylton, has been very sick with Epstein-Barr virus. His high fever finally broke and we praise God! Please continue to pray for Eli's strength to be restored and ask God for a full recovery!
Ann Chism has been released from Carillion Hospital in Roanoke. Following a CT scan, it was found that she does not have any blood clots in her lungs and this is a praise! Ann will have to undergo surgery for a complete hysterotomy. The family is very grateful for you prayers and support! Please continue to pray for Ann and thank God for the wonderful church family that we have!
10/15/25
One of our dear sisters in Christ, Connie Kirks, has passed away. Arrangements will be forwarded to you as soon as they are made available. Please keep this dear family in your prayers in a special way.
Ann Chism has been sent to Carilion Hospital in Roanoke due to blood clots in both lungs and some other serious health issues. Please pray for Ann, her husband Junior, her daughter Donna Smith, and her grandson Hunter Bryant.
Eli Mitchell has been diagnosed with the Epstein–Barr virus and continues to have a high fever. This is Amy & David Hylton's son. Please continue to pray for his healing and strength.
10/14/25
Mike Schwartz's father, Jim Schwartz, passed away the end of last week. We will forward arrangements to you as soon as they are made available. Please pray for Mike, Amy, and their family to be comforted in their time of loss.
Connie Kirks is coming home on hospice. Please pray for her and her family in a special way.
10/13/25
Rhonda Merricks' brother-in-law, Ronnie Martin is doing much better. She thanks you for your prayers.
10/10/25
Please pray for David and Amy Hylton's son, Eli Mitchell, as he is at Duke and is very sick with an enlarged spleen and elevated liver enzymes. He has had very high temperatures. Please pray for him in a special way.
10/8/25
Edith Rudolph's father, Anastacio dela Masa, passed away, he lived in the Philippines. Please keep Edith and her family in your prayers in a special way in their time of loss.
10/7/25
Sally Anne Mills' brother, Joey Bryant, needs your prayers as his cancer has returned in his lung and it is bigger than before. Please keep this family in your prayers in a special way.
10/6/25
Connie Kirks had mitro valve repair this past Friday and is not doing well. Please pray for Connie and her family in a special way.
Rhonda Merrick's brother-in-law, Ronnie Martin, is in the hospital with severe diverticulitis. Please pray for his healing and strength.
10/3/25
Linda Broach's mother and Heather Kohne's grandmother, Roberta Seepe, passed away in Erie Pennsylvania. This is also Michael Seepe's mother. There will be a celebration of Life later in November in Erie Pennsylvania. Please keep this dear family in your prayers in a special way.
Please pray for Sonja Willis in a special way as she lost her sister recently.
10/1/25
Jack Marshburn continues to improve and they hope to move him out of ICU soon. Please continue to pray for him and his wife Annette.
Sharon Swicegood has a whole body PET scan tomorrow. Please continue to pray for her in a special way.
A Memorial Service will be held in honor of Bill’s life at Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home, Westover Chapel at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 1, 2025, with Pastor Daniel Lackey officiating. Bill passed away late this past Sunday night. He and his wife Debbie have been visiting Faith Memorial for almost 3 years and are a dear sweet couple. Please pray for Debbie and their family in a special way in this difficult time.
Belinda Waller's niece Lindsey delivered a precious baby girl at 34 weeks. The baby and mom are doing well, baby just needs a little help with breathing as her lungs continue to grow stronger. Please continue to pray for this precious family in a special way.
Please pray for Shirley Evans and her husband Fred as he continues to have serious health issues.
From Maddie Jones regarding her daughter Torin that is due December 17th. This is the daughter of Kris and Diana Booth, granddaughter of Lorna Baum and Janet Booth:
As we approach our girl's arrival, we have decided to share a bit of news. Some close family and friends have been made aware; however, I wanted to share because I believe that prayer is powerful, and this is one way to easily ask for that.
So with that all being said: this pregnancy has not been a very "normal" situation. At our very first ultrasound we were told that baby Torin has what is called an "omphalocele" on her belly. Without going into great detail about what that means, I will say that what she has would be described as a glorified hernia. (You are welcome to Google details if you'd like) Now with that, I will say every situation of an omphalocele is vastly unique. And with everything that baby girl could be going through we have been told by doctors that she is thriving. We have had multiple doctors appointments monthly, some multiple times a month to closely monitor her progress. Yes she has this, but everything else we have tested and watched over these months has come back with positive outcomes. Next, what does this mean for delivery: this does mean I will be scheduled for a c-section to safely bring her into this world. But this also means that she will spend a bit of time in the NICU. Now before questions come at us, we do not know details at this time. Doctors are even unsure of her time frame she will be in the NICU. But they, along with us, will take this day by day.
So with all that being said we are asking for prayers. We are asking that you pray for Torin's health, as she is born, and for Jacob and I as we navigate as new parents while also navigating life in the NICU. I know the Lord has her in His hands and he has continued to show His power through this pregnancy, so I know He will continue after, as well. We are both in good spirits and relying heavily on God during this situation. And as Jacob would say "we never have a dull moment." We thank you so much for you loving support and prayers.
10/24/25
Please pray for Belinda Waller's niece Lindsey who is pregnant with a little girl and due 11/28. She was sent to the hospital and induced due to extreme swelling and elevated blood pressure.
Judy Martin is no longer at Cardinal Village but is transitioning to Piney Forest Nursing Home. Please continue to pray for her and her daughter Susan Martin.
10/22/25
Kay Gregory's sister, Faye Cole, passed away this morning. There will be a private service for family only. Please keep this dear family in your prayers in their time of loss.
Bill Torok is going home from Roman Eagle on Monday. Please continue to pray for Bill and his wife Debbie in a special way.
Please pray for Larry and Debra Davis's son-in-law, Michael Sims, who is battling cancer.
10/21/25
Please pray for Carolyn Childress's sister, Joyce Haley. She is home from the hospital but is having extreme trouble breathing.
Eli Mitchell is weak but on the road to healing. Please continue to pray for him in a special way.
Gary Echols will have surgery to clamp a leaking heart valve at Duke on October 29. He will be admitted on October 28. Please pray for Gary and Irene in a special way.
10/17/25
A dear member of our church passed away earlier this week. Her name is Connie Kirks. The visitation will be Monday, October 20 from 5pm to 7pm at Swicegood Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 21 at 2pm at Danville Memorial Gardens. At other times, the family will gather at her residence located at 108 Deerwood Tract Court in Cascade. Please keep this dear family in your prayers in a special way at this difficult time!
Eli Mitchell, son of Amy and David Hylton, has been very sick with Epstein-Barr virus. His high fever finally broke and we praise God! Please continue to pray for Eli's strength to be restored and ask God for a full recovery!
Ann Chism has been released from Carillion Hospital in Roanoke. Following a CT scan, it was found that she does not have any blood clots in her lungs and this is a praise! Ann will have to undergo surgery for a complete hysterotomy. The family is very grateful for you prayers and support! Please continue to pray for Ann and thank God for the wonderful church family that we have!
10/15/25
One of our dear sisters in Christ, Connie Kirks, has passed away. Arrangements will be forwarded to you as soon as they are made available. Please keep this dear family in your prayers in a special way.
Ann Chism has been sent to Carilion Hospital in Roanoke due to blood clots in both lungs and some other serious health issues. Please pray for Ann, her husband Junior, her daughter Donna Smith, and her grandson Hunter Bryant.
Eli Mitchell has been diagnosed with the Epstein–Barr virus and continues to have a high fever. This is Amy & David Hylton's son. Please continue to pray for his healing and strength.
10/14/25
Mike Schwartz's father, Jim Schwartz, passed away the end of last week. We will forward arrangements to you as soon as they are made available. Please pray for Mike, Amy, and their family to be comforted in their time of loss.
Connie Kirks is coming home on hospice. Please pray for her and her family in a special way.
10/13/25
Rhonda Merricks' brother-in-law, Ronnie Martin is doing much better. She thanks you for your prayers.
10/10/25
Please pray for David and Amy Hylton's son, Eli Mitchell, as he is at Duke and is very sick with an enlarged spleen and elevated liver enzymes. He has had very high temperatures. Please pray for him in a special way.
10/8/25
Edith Rudolph's father, Anastacio dela Masa, passed away, he lived in the Philippines. Please keep Edith and her family in your prayers in a special way in their time of loss.
10/7/25
Sally Anne Mills' brother, Joey Bryant, needs your prayers as his cancer has returned in his lung and it is bigger than before. Please keep this family in your prayers in a special way.
10/6/25
Connie Kirks had mitro valve repair this past Friday and is not doing well. Please pray for Connie and her family in a special way.
Rhonda Merrick's brother-in-law, Ronnie Martin, is in the hospital with severe diverticulitis. Please pray for his healing and strength.
10/3/25
Linda Broach's mother and Heather Kohne's grandmother, Roberta Seepe, passed away in Erie Pennsylvania. This is also Michael Seepe's mother. There will be a celebration of Life later in November in Erie Pennsylvania. Please keep this dear family in your prayers in a special way.
Please pray for Sonja Willis in a special way as she lost her sister recently.
10/1/25
Jack Marshburn continues to improve and they hope to move him out of ICU soon. Please continue to pray for him and his wife Annette.
Sharon Swicegood has a whole body PET scan tomorrow. Please continue to pray for her in a special way.
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