Cindy Kerr
July 31: Cindy MRI is scheduled for Friday August 7. Please pray for God’s peace, as well as favourable results.
July 27: Cindy Kerr shared the following update from her oncologist visit today:
There were no new neuro endocrine tumours present for which we are thankful. However, the scan showed a shadow on my gall bladder which had not previously been present. The radiologist is recommending a follow up MRI. My doctor said the gall bladder is completely unrelated to the cancer I am presently being treated for. The scan will likely be done in 4 - 6 weeks.
My thanks to you all for your faithful prayers and would appreciate them to continue as we wait for the MRI.
Dawson & Meghan Reid
July 24: Praise God with Dawson and Meghan Reid, and big sister Ellie on the birth of their son/little brother, Wesley Thomas born last night at 8lbs. Thank you for your continued prayers as they adjust to a family of 4.
Matt & Ally Lawson
July 24: Thank you for your prayers for Ally Mulder. The Mulders were able to come home from the hospital today as Ally’s blood pressure has stabilized and the doctors were happy with it.
July 23: Ally's blood pressure was very high during labour and delivery, so they want to continue monitoring her for another 24 hours. Please pray that everything goes well so she can be discharged tomorrow.
July 22: Praise God together with Matt and Ally Mulder on the safe arrival of their first son, Arlo Joseph Mulder, born last night at 11:43 pm. Both Ally and Arlo are healthy and happy!
Gerd Ruggeberg
July 23: Gerd Ruggeberg is back home from the hospital, and very appreciative of your continued prayers as he continues to heal.
July 20: Gerd is back in the hospital due to complications as he recovers from his surgery. He is currently at WLMH, but will be taken to Jurvinski for the treatment that he needs. He will most likely be home in a day or 2. Gerry is very appreciative of your continued prayers.
July 16: Please pray for Gerd Ruggeberg, who had knee surgery yesterday. He is expected to come home from the hospital today and begin recovery.
Cathy Robert:
July 24: Thank you for your continued prayers for Cathy Robert. She had an allergic reaction to the antibiotics today and is now on another medication to counteract. Meanwhile the infection is still quite prevalent in her sinuses post surgery. Please pray for success of the antibiotics treatment for this aggressive infection, and that reactions would cease.
July 22: Thank you for your continued prayers for Cathy Robert. She had her post-op appointment with the surgeon and one side of her sinuses remains badly infected. She was prescribed a more aggressive antibiotic treatment and is being tested to rule out pneumonia. Cathy will be reassessed in a couple of weeks to determine whether or not she needs additional surgery.
Mariana Lopes
July 21: Please be in prayer for Mariana Lopes who is beginning chemotherapy this week. Mariana, her husband Alex and 2 children have been attending Calvary the last several weeks, and have asked for prayer from the church as Mariana is beginning treatments for a 2nd recurrence of cancer. Learn about Mariana's battle and ways to pray for her and the family here.
Lajan's Sister & family
July 16: Kojan and Lajan, our missionaries planting a Kurdish church in Hamilton, request prayer for Lajan's sister (Hero) and family in Hamilton who had to deliver their baby early by C-Section. The baby is struggling to survive and the mother is still suffering from high blood pressure, etc. Lajan is the main caregiver, while also dealing with many other responsibilities. Their son's wedding that was to take place this Saturday has been postponed to focus on mother and baby.
Northern Ontario Wildfires
July 16: Please be in prayer for the people in Northern Ontario affected by the wildfires. Specifically, we pray for Clinton and Anne Saito and family, missionaries in Armstrong and Gull Bay, Ontario. They have been safely evacuated to Thunder Bay, but their home and church are at risk. We will share updates as we know more from the Saitos, including ways to support them.
Rick Pyl
July 15: Thank you for your continued prayers for Rick Pyl. He met with the oncologist today who has determined that Rick is currently in a stable condition, so she would like to take the opportunity to do more testing before determining the proper course of treatment for Rick. This will include a repeat CT scan and lung biopsy. Rick is very thankful and amazed that despite the spots on his lungs, he is still able to sing praises aloud to God!
July 9: Rick Pyl received test results today that indicate his lymphoma has travelled into his lung tissue, which is quite rare. He will be meeting with his oncologist on Tuesday to receive a treatment plan which is expected to involve chemotherapy.
Please continue to keep Rick in your prayers as he processes this news with his family and prepares for treatment.
July 31: Cindy MRI is scheduled for Friday August 7. Please pray for God’s peace, as well as favourable results.
July 27: Cindy Kerr shared the following update from her oncologist visit today:
There were no new neuro endocrine tumours present for which we are thankful. However, the scan showed a shadow on my gall bladder which had not previously been present. The radiologist is recommending a follow up MRI. My doctor said the gall bladder is completely unrelated to the cancer I am presently being treated for. The scan will likely be done in 4 - 6 weeks.
My thanks to you all for your faithful prayers and would appreciate them to continue as we wait for the MRI.
Dawson & Meghan Reid
July 24: Praise God with Dawson and Meghan Reid, and big sister Ellie on the birth of their son/little brother, Wesley Thomas born last night at 8lbs. Thank you for your continued prayers as they adjust to a family of 4.
Matt & Ally Lawson
July 24: Thank you for your prayers for Ally Mulder. The Mulders were able to come home from the hospital today as Ally’s blood pressure has stabilized and the doctors were happy with it.
July 23: Ally's blood pressure was very high during labour and delivery, so they want to continue monitoring her for another 24 hours. Please pray that everything goes well so she can be discharged tomorrow.
July 22: Praise God together with Matt and Ally Mulder on the safe arrival of their first son, Arlo Joseph Mulder, born last night at 11:43 pm. Both Ally and Arlo are healthy and happy!
Gerd Ruggeberg
July 23: Gerd Ruggeberg is back home from the hospital, and very appreciative of your continued prayers as he continues to heal.
July 20: Gerd is back in the hospital due to complications as he recovers from his surgery. He is currently at WLMH, but will be taken to Jurvinski for the treatment that he needs. He will most likely be home in a day or 2. Gerry is very appreciative of your continued prayers.
July 16: Please pray for Gerd Ruggeberg, who had knee surgery yesterday. He is expected to come home from the hospital today and begin recovery.
Cathy Robert:
July 24: Thank you for your continued prayers for Cathy Robert. She had an allergic reaction to the antibiotics today and is now on another medication to counteract. Meanwhile the infection is still quite prevalent in her sinuses post surgery. Please pray for success of the antibiotics treatment for this aggressive infection, and that reactions would cease.
July 22: Thank you for your continued prayers for Cathy Robert. She had her post-op appointment with the surgeon and one side of her sinuses remains badly infected. She was prescribed a more aggressive antibiotic treatment and is being tested to rule out pneumonia. Cathy will be reassessed in a couple of weeks to determine whether or not she needs additional surgery.
Mariana Lopes
July 21: Please be in prayer for Mariana Lopes who is beginning chemotherapy this week. Mariana, her husband Alex and 2 children have been attending Calvary the last several weeks, and have asked for prayer from the church as Mariana is beginning treatments for a 2nd recurrence of cancer. Learn about Mariana's battle and ways to pray for her and the family here.
Lajan's Sister & family
July 16: Kojan and Lajan, our missionaries planting a Kurdish church in Hamilton, request prayer for Lajan's sister (Hero) and family in Hamilton who had to deliver their baby early by C-Section. The baby is struggling to survive and the mother is still suffering from high blood pressure, etc. Lajan is the main caregiver, while also dealing with many other responsibilities. Their son's wedding that was to take place this Saturday has been postponed to focus on mother and baby.
Northern Ontario Wildfires
July 16: Please be in prayer for the people in Northern Ontario affected by the wildfires. Specifically, we pray for Clinton and Anne Saito and family, missionaries in Armstrong and Gull Bay, Ontario. They have been safely evacuated to Thunder Bay, but their home and church are at risk. We will share updates as we know more from the Saitos, including ways to support them.
Rick Pyl
July 15: Thank you for your continued prayers for Rick Pyl. He met with the oncologist today who has determined that Rick is currently in a stable condition, so she would like to take the opportunity to do more testing before determining the proper course of treatment for Rick. This will include a repeat CT scan and lung biopsy. Rick is very thankful and amazed that despite the spots on his lungs, he is still able to sing praises aloud to God!
July 9: Rick Pyl received test results today that indicate his lymphoma has travelled into his lung tissue, which is quite rare. He will be meeting with his oncologist on Tuesday to receive a treatment plan which is expected to involve chemotherapy.
Please continue to keep Rick in your prayers as he processes this news with his family and prepares for treatment.