Surgery today

Pray for Mike, ReachGlobal personnel in Kandern, Germany, who is undergoing sinus surgery today. Pray for skillful hands of the medical team, for protection from infection and complications, for rapid and complete recovery.

Surgery today

Pray for Rachel, ReachGlobal personnel in Africa, as she undergoes knee surgery today in Iowa. Praise to the Lord that the surgery on her first knee went well and she has been recovering. Pray for skilful hands of the medical team, for protection from infection and complications. Ask God to give her joy and patience during the recovery process.

Surgery in Prague

Pray for David, the son of Ritch and Susan who serve in the Czech Republic, as he undergoes a tonsillectomy today. Pray for God’s peace and courage for David as he spends the next five days in the hospital recuperating. Ask the Lord to use David, Ritch and Susan to reflect His goodness and love to all the hospital staff caring for David.

Surgery on Wrist

Pray for Matt, ReachGlobal personnel in Asia, who is recovering from surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left wrist. Pray that the repair will take and that he will recover full use of his left hand following the treatment. Pray for patience and grace through these months with the cast.

Health concern

Pray for Betty, ReachGlobal personnel on the EFCA CONNECT team, who is undergoing chemotherapy following surgery where cancer was discovered. Ask God to help her regain her strength and energy quickly after each treatment. Pray that her health will be fully restored and that God would show Himself to her in extraordinary ways through this.

First day of post-op

Pray for strength, encouragement and rest for Betty, ReachGlobal personnel with CONNECT, who is recovering from surgery performed yesterday. Recent test results on her GI tract revealed a stricture. Praise that the doctors said the intestinal bypass surgery went very well. Please pray for minimal side effects from medication and that the Spirit will bring comfort, restoration and healing.

Update on two health concerns

Praise God for the answers to prayer on behalf of Lois and Jill, ReachGlobal personnel serving in Europe. The results of Lois’s procedure are encouraging and the prognosis is good. It will be at least two weeks before Lois can travel back to the U.S. for continued recovery and rehabilitation. Jill's wrist surgery was completed without complications. Her fingers are fully mobile and she will wear a wrist brace for several weeks. Please continue to pray for good long-term healing and recovery for both Lois and Jill.

Urgent prayer request

Barry and Karla, ReachGlobal personnel in Mexico, got word yesterday that their daughter-in-law had a seizure. The doctors ran several tests and throughout the evening could not determine what actually caused the seizure. However some abnormalities showed up in the brain and spinal fluid that requires surgery to see what is happening.  Please pray for skill as the doctors perform the surgery. Ask God to give them wisdom to determine the cause of the seizure so they know what steps to take in her treatment. Pray for peace and comfort for Barry and Karla’s son and two young sons during this difficult time.

MK 's tragic accident

Pray for Cameron, son of Carl and Kathy, ReachGlobal personnel in Asia. Cameron had a serious accident while riding on a scooter and hit a curb. The accident caused a deep gash in his thigh that cut into the muscle. Carl and Cameron were visiting a work in a creative access area so Carl made the decision to have the surgery on Cameron’s leg done in the town where the accident happened. One complication is that the doctor wants to keep Cameron in the hospital for a week. Carl would like to get home in a few days. Please be in prayer for Cameron that he will receive the best medical care so his leg heals without complications. The biggest concern is infection so Cameron is on antibiotics. Pray that God would give comfort and peace to the family during this difficult time.

Recovering from bike accident

Pray for Bill, ReachGlobal staff in China, who severely injured his elbow in a bicycle accident. The doctors performed surgery immediately inserting two screws and some wire to put the elbow back together. Pray for Bill as he will need to make several visits to the hospital for changing bandages, taking out staples, and then finally removing the screws after six to twelve months. Pray for rapid healing and that he will be diligent with the exercises to make sure his arm function returns like it should.

Update on urgent health concern

Update from Martha, ReachGlobal staff in Costa Rica, with the MRI results that she has reviewed with a surgeon. “The good news is I have a fairly small lump on the right side that seems to be in an early stage. However it is an invasive cancer, and we will not know if it has spread until the surgeon removes some lymph nodes at the time of the operation to remove the cancer. Another new development is that the MRI shows a suspicious spot on my left side, so I have a biopsy for that scheduled for Tuesday, June 29. Please pray for decisions we need to make on the surgery and plans for treatment.”

Urgent prayer need

Pray for ReachGlobal Associate Director Denny’s two year old granddaughter, Shiloh, who put her left hand down into a paper shredder. She underwent three hours of reconstructive micro-surgery yesterday at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis where her middle finger and ring finger were badly mangled with a crushed bone at the tip of her ring finger. She is sedated and resting with more surgery scheduled once the swelling goes down. Please pray for healing and wisdom for the doctors and nurses caring for her. Ask God to give her mom and dad comfort and peace in Him. Pray for grandparents Denny and Pat taking care of Shiloh's older sister and two brothers for the immediate future.

Eye Surgery Today

Pray for Effie, ReachGlobal staff in Venezuela, having surgery this morning on her right eye to remove a cataract. She has had restrictions in driving, reading and working on projects due to not being able to see clearly. Pray for the doctors as they perform the surgery and for Effie’s full recovery.

Urgent prayer need

Please pray for Martha, ReachGlobal staff in Costa Rica. Martha was diagnosed with breast cancer over the weekend and needs immediate surgery. Martha and her husband, Mark, have decided to have her surgery in Colorado and are praying Martha can have it next week, but a lot has to happen between now and then. Pray for strength as they pack and move out of their house in Costa Rica with only six days notice. They fly to the States on Friday, June 18. Ask God to lead them to the right surgeon and an oncologist in Colorado. Pray for clear communication as they relay the medical information and biopsy Martha received in Spanish to doctors in Colorado so that a second biopsy can be avoided.


Pray for healing and that God would be glorified. Pray for Mark, who serves with LATN, and their daughters, Melinda and Michelle, as this is hard news for them to hear.

Upcoming Surgery

Pray for Jane Perkins, ReachGlobal staff at Bucharest Christian Academy in Romania, as she undergoes her second hip surgery on June 7. She will have a minimum of two weeks in the hospital then six weeks of physical rehabilitation as an outpatient. Jane had the first hip surgery at the end of January and was back teaching in just nine weeks. Pray that Jane would heal quickly and draw on God's strength during her time of recovery.