Prayer Requests and Updates from 04/02 – 06/04/29

06/04/26 Death Announcement – (Scott Hoefker, pastor, CGM) I wanted to let you all know that Karl Wilson (TX) died at 7:00 AM this morning. Karl has been an integral part of the COG spiritual family for years. We’ll miss his musical talent, his stage presence, his warm smile, and his friendship – until we meet again. Please pray for peace and comfort for the Wilson family.

05/27/26 Prayer Request – (Ben Faulkner, pastor, Church of the Sovereign God, Tampa, FL) The following request is for Kathy Criswell, a member with CGG, submitted by her husband Frank. On Wednesday, 05.27.26., Frank wrote: “Today is Kathy’s eighth day in the Community Hospital ICU. Tomorrow, they intend to perform a tracheotomy on her. She has failed her breathing tests and the breathing tube has been in too long. She won’t be able to eat or drink after that. I don’t believe she’ll be coming home again. Thank you for your prayers and concern.”

05/26/26 Prayer Request Update – (Scott Hoefker, pastor, CGM) Harry Travis, (Aransas Pass, TX). Harry continues to improve, and able to do many of his normal things around the house as before, pacing himself of course.

05/18/26 Prayer Request Update – (Scott Hoefker, pastor, CGM) (From Ashley Lewelling). Jeanne Welch (Bonifay, FL), The doctor believed the infection had cleared, so she opted for a “one and done” surgery with a permanent hip spacer. While the surgery appears successful in the hips functionality, the wound is not healing and appears infected. We ask for continued prayer for her, at this time, for the wound to heal and that she will progress in therapy so she can return home from rehab. Thank you.

05/10/26 Death Announcement – (Scott Hoefker, pastor, CGM) (Via Amanda Stiver) Dad (Randy Stiver) died peacefully at about 1:17 this morning. My uncle and aunt were there…we said our goodbyes before we left hospice and we asked God to let dad attain his rest peacefully, and God answered that….he’d been unresponsive for days. Mom and I feel at peace. Now it’s our job to finish the race and be there. (Linda and Amanda, Brookings, SD)

05/01/26 Prayer Request Update – (Scott Hoefker, pastor, CGM) – (Via Bill, her husband) Bill and Sherry Garrett (Lynn Haven, FL) request prayers for Sherry. She received the results from recent tests and has a large cyst (9.7 cm) on her left kidney that is most likely not cancerous, but they are asking for God’s healing. She’ll need to go back in a few months for an ultrasound. If the pain worsens, they will have to drain the cyst. Your prayers are greatly appreciated.

04/13/26 Prayer Request Update – (Scott Hoefker, pastor, CGM) Jo Ellen Hoefker (Bellevue, NE) continues to heal from having a cancerous lump removed from her breast as well as lymph glands/nodes under her arm on Thursday 03/05. She continues ambulating at home. Gayle and I and She request prayers that she’ll make a full recovery in the weeks ahead.

04/02/26 Prayer Request – (Scott Hoefker, pastor, CGM) From Noé Monsanto (CGM Guatemala City, Guatemala) Good morning. “I wanted to share that I have just received a message from the sister of my boss Andrés Schellenberg, (the General Manager of the company I work). The surgery was a complete success. He is in the recovery period. Thank you for your continued prayers!

Ongoing Previous Requests

04/06/26 Prayer Request Update – (Scott Hoefker, pastor, CGM) Bryana Saquilmer (fiancé of Noé Monsanto) and Noé (CGM Guatemala City, Guatemala) ask for your continued prayers. He was in the hospital in December, (starting 12/08/25) due to a herniated disk in his back. They initially felt that it would require surgery. He has with physical therapy and exercise been able to work and is slowly getting better.

01/16/26 Prayer Request Update – (Scott Hoefker, pastor, CGM) Here’s an update from Steve Schemenauer, Dave’s brother. David Schemenauer, (a member of the Elkhart, Indiana UCG congregation who had a very bad accident while skiing with his family in Colorado on April 4, 2025) “He returned home in September. He is currently paralyzed from the Chest down. He has use of his right hand, though his left hand has poor motor skills. He suffers from Nerve pain… since the nerves have been severed. He had an elevator installed in his home…He goes to work 1-2 times a week, but mainly works from home. He requires daily assistance getting out of bed etc. Surprising… he is attending the Atlanta gift show this week. He has an amazing motorized chair that does most everything. His mood is better than one might expect, but always in need of Prayer.”

01/16/26 Prayer Request – (Scott Hoefker, pastor, CGM) From Steve Schemenauer. “In other news: I have Gleason 8 (Aggressive) Prostate Cancer. I have been through 19 sessions of Radiation with 26 more to go. So far I am doing fine. The radiation has about an 80% chance of killing the Cancer. Thanks for your prayers. I am not worried. God is still in charge, and He knows what He is doing.”

01/07/26 Prayer Request Update – (Ben Faulkner, pastor, Church of the Sovereign God, Tampa, FL) Elizabeth Brown, CGG, 21 years old, has received some good news: the cancer is localized rather than systemic. She and the family thanks everyone for your continued prayers.

12/17/25 Prayer Request Update – (Scott Hoefker, pastor, CGM) Here’s an update from Patty Graham, she asks that we continue to pray for her husband Stan Graham. “…His condition continues to decline.  He’s having trouble walking so I’m concerned about him falling.  The liver cirrhosis creates a condition known as Ascites which causes fluid in the abdomen.  It’s overdue in being drawn off, so he’s very uncomfortable with the pressure.  He’s losing weight because his appetite has somewhat decreased.  We spent a week in Memphis with our daughter and family during Thanksgiving, so this helped his spirit tremendously.  He loves being around loved ones! We hardly ever travel and when we can, our daughter in Arkansas comes down and drives for us.  We have learned to be content here at home.  Transporting Stan to appointments and treatments keeps me busy. I hope you and Gayle are doing good.  We think of you often.” (The Grahams live in Pensacola, FL)

12/12/25 Prayer Request Update (from Ken Swiger, pastor, SDCA) Danny Jacques (NC) shared the following information regarding his lovely wife, Aggie Jacques [long-fought battle with infection in foot]. They had been celebrating good news as the doctors told her that the last surgery had done the trick and her foot was finally well. But then there was a new development. After 15 months, 8 surgeries, and not being able to walk, Aggie was told her foot was well… Last Friday she was told that the foot that was thought to be healed had opened and another surgery would be necessary to close. ALSO she was told that if this surgery did not repair fully, she should make preparations to lose the foot and part of her leg.  Please pray special prayers for her that this will not happen.

05/11/22 Prayer Request – (Scott Hoefker, pastor, CGM) From Larry Field, (Clarinda, IA). “I would like to ask for continued prayers – it’s my back/pelvic area. I was badly injured in 2016 when a machine fell on top of me, breaking my pelvis in 4 places, and severing a bunch of nerves. It also cracked my tailbone and came extremely close to severing my spinal cord. I would/should have been paralyzed, if not for God’s intervention. Lately the pain in my pelvic area has ramped up to extreme levels, and it is very difficult to walk. The strongest non-prescription drug, Tylenol, is no longer effective. My body just is resistant to pain medication, for some reason. I’m not getting much done at all, and I’m falling seriously behind on everything here…please pray that there be some relief, at least for this pain, if it be God’s will”.

Disaster Relief and Church Assistance Fund: In times of distress and disaster we at CGM continue to help many who are suffering by the impact where they live firstly with prayers. Many have asked “How else can we help through you all?” We share resources from our “Disaster Relief and Church Assistance Fund” made possible by generous donations from those affiliated with CGM and others. You may donate here https://cogministries.org/donate/ if you wish to do so. You may also send funds to our P.O. Box, and in the subject line earmark such as “Disaster Relief/Church Assistance Fund”. (i.e. October 2024 Hurricane Helene and Milton, January 2025 Fires in the Los Angeles area, both received substantial help thanks to generous donations received).

(These prayer requests and updates listed are partial, as there are a large number received each week, so we simply cannot list them all. These come from several fellowships of the body of Christ throughout the U.S. and world.) Any prayer requests or announcements to be shared on the CGM website and/or this weekly update should be sent directly to Scott Hoefker by Wednesday of each week, (via e mail if possible). You may also use the “contact us” page on the CGM website to do so.)