Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Oakwood Restoration Branch
Prayer request for: Shawn De-Nise
11/15/2024: We have received a prayer request from Sister Kathleen Modders. She is requesting prayers on behalf of her brother Shawn, he was in a car accident last night the other car hit him and it caused damage to his neck. The doctors say he will recover but the recovery time will be significant. Please take a moment to lift Shawn up to the Lord for a blessing in his time of need that the pain will be low and recovery time will be quick.
Prayer request for: Kelly Everhart (Daughter of Beth Everhart)
11/12/2024: We have received a prayer request from Sister Beth Everhart, She is asking for prayers on behalf of her daughter Kelly. Kelly is having oral surgery and is requesting prayers that the surgery would go well and she would not have too much discomfort. Please take a moment to lift Kelly up to the Lord for a blessing in her time of need.
Prayer request for: Dawn Modders
11/12/2024: We have received a prayer request from Sister Dawn Modders. She is currently at the hospital with high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat. She is in Defib-her heart rated dropped to 40 bps. She is now being admitted to the hospital. They discovered this while going in to do her colonoscopy. Her blood pressure was 209 they don’t think she had a stroke but they do not know for sure. Dawn is asking for prayers on her behalf. Please take a moment to lift her up to the Lord for a blessing in her time of need.
Prayer request for: Michelle Everhart
10/04/2024: We have received a prayer request from Sister Bethany Everhart on behalf of her daughter, Michelle. She is in the hospital and they don’t know what the problem is. Beth is asking for prayers on her daughters behalf. Please lift her up to the Lord for a blessing in her time of need.
Prayer request for: Janet Klein
10/04/2024: We have received a prayer request from Kim Slagor, her mother Janet Klein is undergoing surgery and stands in need of an interest in your prayers. Please take a few moments and lift up Janet to the Lord and pray that He might bless her and the medical staff.
Update for: Jeff Fox
9/28/2024: We have received an update on Jeff Fox, Kathi Havener’s Brother. She just spoke to her sister-in-law and found out Jeff has no head injuries or anything of that nature, he has a couple of cracked ribs and road rash and he’s in a lot of pain and will keep him overnight in the hospital. The family thanks you for your prayers and asks for continual prayers on his behalf, that he would heal quickly.
Prayer request for: Jeff Fox
9/28/2024: We received an urgent prayer request from Kathi Havener for her brother Jeff Fox. He was in a motorcycle accident and don’t know the condition he is in. We know he is in the hospital and is undergoing MRI’s and other tests. Please take a moment to lift Jeff up to the Lord for a blessing.
Prayer request for: David McKiddie
9/22/2024: We received updated information from Helen about her brother David. He has passed away peacefully over the weekend. On behalf of the Browns and the McKiddie families, they are thanking all of you for your prayers and would ask continued prayers to be given for the Mckiddie family as they morn the passing of David.
Prayer request for: David McKiddie
9/19/2024: We received a prayer request from our sister Helen Brown. She called about her brother David, he is unable to breathe on his own. He’s bloated very badly. He has asked his son to do whatever is necessary to just have the plug pulled. Please lift up the Mckiddie family for comfort, and a blessing from God that through this period of decision and and whatever the ultimate ending is, that they would find comfort in all things.
Prayer request for: Katie Siviour
9/17/2024: We received a prayer request for a young lady by the name of Katie Siviour. She has a sepsis infection coming from her kidneys and is having surgery today. They’ll know in 12 hours if the surgery was successful. However, in the meantime, she is pregnant and this puts the baby at a very high risk, so please lift up Katie to the Lord for a blessing.
Update on: David McKiddie
9/17/2024: We received an update from Helen Brown on her brother David. David is continuing to improve, but he still stands in need of our prayers. Please lift up David to the Lord in prayer that He might continue to make progress to the road to recovery.
Update on: Sister Dawn Modders
9/16/2024: We received an update on our sister Dawn Modders, we’ve been praying about her biopsy. It has come back and the tumors are benign. Please lift up a prayer of thanks on behalf of our sister Dawn.
Update on: Sister Stacy Ruch
9/12/2024: We received an update on our sister Stacy Ruch. She has received her pathology report and it is all clear, no evidence of cancer. Praise the Lord for his blessing upon Stacy.
Update on: Brother Bill Sutton
9/12/2024: We received another prayer request for brother Bill Sutton. He is going in for surgery this morning because of his infection in his toe. They are going to try to eradicate the infection, however if it’s reached the bone, they will have to amputate the toe. Please lift up Bill up to our Lord, for a blessing this morning.
Prayer request for: Brother Bill Sutton
9/10/2024: We received a prayer request for our brother Bill Sutton from the Otter Lake Branch. Bill is in the hospital. He’s going to be in the hospital for a couple of days. He’s got some kind of infection in his foot and leg so please lift Bill Sutton to the Lord for a blessing.
Update on: Edna Louise Denea
9/10/2024: We received an update on the urgent prayer request for Edna Louise Denaea, She has been stabilized at this time and is resting comfortably in her room. Praise the Lord for his blessing.
Prayer request for: Edna Louise Denea
9/10/2024: We received a request from Chet Slagor for his sister Edna. She is having complications from surgery and needs prayers immediately. Please take a few moments and lift up Edna Louise to the Lord in her time of need.
Update for: Rosa Duvernois
9/06/2024: We received funeral updates for Rosa Dubois. The funeral will be Friday, September 13 at Swartz Funeral home: 1225 West Hill Rd., Flint, MI. Visitation from 11:00 am -1:00 pm. with the funeral starting at 1pm.
Update for: Rosa Duvernois
9/06/2024: We received an update from our Brother Ed MacDonald with sadness in his heart. Candy’s mother Rosa passed away peacefully last evening around 8:30 pm. He is asking for prayers for Rosa’s children, Candy and Rich and both the Dubois and MacDonald families. Funeral arrangement are pending, and they will be announce as soon as they are available.
Update for: David & Rita McKiddie
9/05/2024: We received an update from our sister Helen Brown about her Brother, David, and sister-in-law, Rita. David has a broken back and is paralyzed from the chest down. Rita has broken ribs and both of them will probably need to go into an assisted-living facility because Rita will not be able to take care of David because of some health issues that won’t allow her to. They are asking for prayers on behalf of David and Rita, and the family as they make decisions. We are certainly a people that believes in miracles and it’s important to consider to lift them up to the Lord with the desire of a miracle for David and Rita. Please lift Helen to the Lord also, she is very upset about the situation and needs the Lords blessings too.
Update on: Stacy Ruch
9/06/2024: We received an update on Stacy Ruch today; she is going back for her surgery at this time. They are doing a resection of her bladder to be sure the cancer is not back. They are requesting prayers on her behalf. Please lift Stacy up in prayers in her time of need.
Prayer Request for: David & Rita McKiddie
9/04/2024: We received an urgent prayer request from our sister Helen Brown. Her Brother, David and sister-in-law, Rita were in a serious car accident; they were T-boned. David has no feelings in his legs right now and Rita has several broken ribs. Please lift them up for the Lords blessings in her time of need.
Update on: Edna Louise Denea
9/02/2024: We received an update on Edna Louise today; she came through her surgery and they’re very optimistic that she will make a full recovery. Praise the Lord!
Prayer Request for: Edna Louise Denea
9/01/2024: We received a prayer request from our brother Chet Slagor for his sister Edna Louise Denea. She is scheduled for surgery tomorrow and Chet is asking for prayers for Edna and the medical staff that together, the Lord might bless all of them to Edna’s benefit. Please lift up Edna to the Lord for a blessings in her time of need.
UPDATE for: Dick Mueller
8/29/2024: We received an update from Dawn, Dick is having surgery 8/30/24 and the surgery is going to be about 4-1/2 hours long. They are going to reinforce the back of the spinal cord, neck bone and re-align it with a rod and bolts. The tumor that he’s had is eating away at the vertebrae bone and caused it to collapse out of alignment. They were told that he was about 2 mm away from being paralyzed. They are not removing the infected bone. They will be doing chemo and radiation later. That will hopefully correct the spinal cord alignment and will relieve some of the pressure on his nerves. He doesn’t have much feeling left in his arms or hands. The point of origin for the stage for bone cancer is the kidneys, but there doesn’t seem to be a problem with the kidneys, the tumor on the back of his neck, shoulder, and pelvic bone and two small ones in his lungs. The pelvic bone carries his weight which is the next concern. Please take some time to lift up brother Dick Mueller to the Lord for a blessing.
Prayer Request for: Maelynn Ayers
8/27/2024: We received a prayer request for Maddy and Tony’s little baby girl. They had to take her to the hospital for some test on her jaundice levels, it came at level 21. They had to admit her into the hospital to keep her under the Billi light and is being monitored to make sure it goes down. The doctor said they should plan to be there for a few days. She stands in need of our prayers. Please lift up Maelynn Ayers to the Lord for a blessings in her time of need. (Update) They moved her to a level three – meaning her levels went up more and she is now in the nursery and gave her an IV. (Update) Prayers have been working her numbers came down even more. They are weaning her off the Billi light and blanket. No longer in the danger zone. (Update) They are now headed home.
Funeral Information: Jim Slagor
8/26/2024: Funeral announcement for Jim Slagor, the brother of Chet Slagor. He passed away unexpectedly while he was on a fishing trip in Northern Ontario. Visitation will be on Wednesday 8/28/24 from 3pm to 7pm at Faith Baptist Church 7306 E Atherton Rd. Davison, MI 48423. The funeral will be on Thursday at 11 am at the Faith Baptist Church. Wednesday prayer service will be canceled for those who would like to attend the visitation.
Prayer Request for: Edna Louise
8/25/2024: We received a prayer request from Chet Slagor for his sister Edna Louise. She has been taken to the emergency room at Hurly Hospital in Flint and stands in need of our prayers. Please lift up Edna to the Lord for a blessings in her time of need.
Baby Blessing: Evelynn Eileen Hanna
8/25/2024: daughter of Troy and Savanna Hanna, Blessing by Elder Marc Hanna and Elder Fred Brown Jr.
Baby Blessing: Zara Blaize Brown
8/25/2024: daughter of Nick and Amanda Brown, Blessing by Elder Fred Brown Sr. and Elder Fred Brown Jr.
Baby Blessing: Brady Joseph Intermaggio
8/25/2024: son of Chaz and Alyssa Intermaggio, Blessing by Elder Fred Brown Jr. and Elder Fred Brown Sr.
Prayer Request for: Stacy Ruch
8/12/2024: We received a prayer request from Steve Ruch about his wife, Stacy. She had a procedure done a week ago and found that she has Bladder cancer. It is a high-grade cancer, a little more aggressive than others. She has a follow up appointment next Monday. They ask for your prayers that the news will be good and that she would not have to go in for any more treatments. Please lift up Stacy to the Lord for a blessings in her time of need, and keep Steve in your prayers as well.
Prayer Request for: Dick Mueller
8/12/2024: We received a prayer request from Dawn Modders. Her brother, Dick, is in the hospital he has a tumor and they have detected cancer in his lungs. The tumor is on the spine area in the neck or shoulder. They are asking for prayers on behalf of Dick Mueller that they would be able to come up with a treatment that would be successful for him. Please lift Dick up to the Lord for a blessings in his time of need.
Announcement: Regional Worship Church Service
8/11/2024: At 5:00 pm we will have a regional worship church service and refreshments following along with fellowship. There was 28 people in attendance.
Announcement: Oakwood BBQ
8/11/2024: Annual bbq at Oakwood following the church service, bring a side dish to pass that will go nicely with Hamburgers, and grilled chicken. There was 33 people in attendance.
Prayer Request for: Micah from Ohio
07/18/2024: We received a prayer request from Sister Norma Wilson from Ohio. A friend of hers received a little boy, 7 days old, his name is Micah. He has some serious heart problems and it seems that the doctors are stumped as to what to do about it, so please take a moment to lift Micah to the Lord for a blessings and as well as the doctors that they might have some insight as to what they can do to help him in his time of need.
Prayer Request for: Rebecca Servin
07/13/2024: We received a prayer request from Christina Mervyn for her sister Rececca Servin. She’s in New York and she was bitten by a spider and they fear she has a MRSA infection. Please take a moment to lift Rebecca to the Lord in prayer in her time of need.
Wednesday Prayer meeting: CANCELLED
07/10/2024: Our pastor, Elder Edward MacDonald, has cancelled prayer meeting tonight due to local flooding. Be safe and stay home and possibly do some personal study and prayer.
Prayer Request for: Marc Hanna
07/10/2024: We received a prayer request from Marc Hanna. Marc is experiencing difficulty with his eye that has been surgically repaired. He and Teri are traveling to Ann Arbor to have them take a look at it. Please lift up Marc to the Lord in prayer that he might bless him in his time of need.
Prayer Request for: Kathi Havener
07/06/2024: Kathi is asking for prayers. She passed out and fell today and broke out two of her front teeth and cut her lip pretty badly. She has bruises on both knees as well. Her head has really been bothering her, she’s been to the doctor, but is asking for prayers so that she would heal quickly and no problems with her mouth would occur from the fall. Please lift Kathi up to the Lord for a blessing in her time of need.
Prayer Request for: Chet Slagor
06/25/2024: We received a prayer request for Brother Chet Slagor. He is still in the hospital and is still in a lot of pain from his broken ribs. He is asking for prayers for wisdom; they are moving him to a rehab facility and are giving him several choices, but he just doesn’t know which on to take. He’s asking for his wisdom to be enhanced by the Holy Spirit so he can to to the right place for rehab.
Prayer Request for: Graham Fishwild
06/25/2024: We received a prayer request for Brother Graham Fishwild, he is still in a lot of pain from Kidney Stones and asked for your prayers please lift Graham up to the Lord in Prayer for a blessing in his time of need.
Prayer Request for: Chet Slagor
06/21/2024: We received a prayer request for Brother Chet Slagor. He is currently in Accension hospital, he fell in the shower, he has a couple of broken ribs on the left side and a small puncture in the lung from the broken ribs. They are monitoring the puncture in case pneumonia should develop there. He’s also having some stomach discomfort so please lift up Chet to the Lord for a blessing and those who are caring for him the doctors and the nurses that it will all go well and he would be able to heal quickly.
Prayer Request for: Sandy Dobbern
06/18/2024: We received a prayer request to remember Sandy Dobbern, she is the aunt of sister Tracy LaRowe. She fell and broke her hip and they are asking for prayers for her surgery and recovery. Please lift Sandy up to the Lord in prayer for a blessing in her time of need.
Upcoming Event: Bridal Shower for Parker Mervyn and Naomi
06/23/2024 12:00: After Church on Sunday, June 23rd, Oakwood branch is throwing a bridal shower for Parker and Naomi. They will be getting Married during reunion this year! Dessert with punch and coffee will be served while we watch the happy couple open their gifts. Everyone is invited. They are registered at Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Contact Kathi Havener for any questions.
Prayer Request for: Graham Fishwild
06/18/2024: We received a prayer request from brother Graham Fishwild; he is in the hospital with kidney stones and it’s very painful. He is having a procedure done today and will be administered by Elder Fred Brown Sr. He is asking for your prayers for a blessing for him during the procedure and for his wife, Brenda, who is home alone. Please take a moment to lift both of them in your prayers, that the Lord will be with them in their time of need.
Prayer Request for: Courtney and Thomas Wheaton
06/01/2024 Prayer Request: Debbie Taylor is requesting prayers for her sister Courtney and nephew Thomas. They both ended up in the hospital. Please lift both of them up for healing and for the doctors and medical staff to have the wisdom to know how to treat them. Update: Courtney is out of the hospital but still needs prayers. Thomas will be in for a while longer and needs continual prayers. Please lift both Courtney and Thomas up to the Lord in prayer for a blessing in their time of need.
Prayer Request for Tammy Ebner (Mary Jones daughter)
05/18/2024 Prayer Request: Mary is asking for prayers for her daughter, Tammy Ebner. She is in ICU in McLaren, Flint and is in need of prayers for a blessing this evening. Please take a moment to lift up Tammy in prayer in her time of need.
Prayer Request for Greg Jones (Doug and Susie Daggett's Neighbor)
05/15/2024 Prayer request: We received a prayer request this morning from Doug Daggett regarding his neighbor Greg Jones (wife Debbie). Greg is being taken to the hospital due to an internal infection he is suffering with a lot of pain. Please take a few moments to lift up Greg Jones to the Lord in prayer to bless him in his time of need. Please include Debbie in your prayers also.
Prayer Request for "Junior" (Damion Shelton Jr.)
05/07/2024 Prayer request: Mary Jones is requesting prayers for Junior and his family, they are going through some things right now and need your prayers. Please remember the family and particularly Junior, please ask the Lord to bless them in their time of need.
UPDATE for Sarah (Marc and Terri Hanna's Niece)
05/05/2024 Urgent Prayer update: Teri Hanna has received information that her niece, Sarah (and Kyle) are proud parents of a baby girl weighing 2 pounds. Please continue to pray for Sarah, Kyle and the newborn child.
Prayer Request for Sarah (Marc and Terri Hanna's Niece)
05/05/2024 Urgent Prayer Request: Marc and Teri are requesting an urgent prayer request for their niece Sarah. Sarah is expecting and she’s going to have an emergency C-Section. The child is only 26 weeks along, so they are asking for immediate prayers for Sarah and the unborn child. Please take a few moments to lift up Sarah and the baby to the Lord that he may bless them in their time of need.
Prayer Request for Tammy Ebner (Raven Franks Aunt)
05/01/2024 Prayer Request: Raven is asking for prayers for her Aunt Tammy. She is currently at Genesis Hospital having respiratory problems with a high C02 count. Please take a few moments and lift up Raven’s Aunt Tammy to the Lord in prayer that he might bless her in her time of need.
Prayer Update for Marc Hanna
04/24/2024 Prayer update: Marc is on his way home. The surgeon told Terri his wife, that the surgery went well with no complications and Marc feels it is a result of divine intervention. He appreciates all the prayers and would ask you to continue to pray for him that his recovery will go just as well as the surgery.
Prayer Update for Marc Hanna
04/23/2024 Prayer update: Marc does have a detached retina and he is going to have to have urgent surgery tomorrow and is requesting prayers for that surgery that it will go well and that he would be able to recover from that surgery. Please take a moment to lift up Marc for a blessing and also the surgen that will be doing the surgery.
Prayer Request for Marc Hanna
04/23/2024 Prayer Request: Marc is currently on his way to Ann Arbor to the UofM hospital for potentially having an a detached retina in his right eye, he’s not sure that is what’s going on. He is hoping that its not. He’s asking for prayers that they will be able to determine what the problem is and be able to fix it without too much trouble. Please lift Marc Hanna up to the Lord for a blessing.
Prayer Request for Steve Fowler
04/16/2024 Prayer Request: We received a prayer request from Greg Niemic. He has a friend, Steve Fowler, he is on his way to the hospital, he’s been coughing up blood and is very concerned about his health. Please take a moment to lift up Steve Fowler to the Lord for a blessing.
Prayer Request for David Mueller
04/15/2024 prayer request: David is going into the hospital today to have his bladder removed. He is asking an interest in your prayers that the surgery would go well and that they be able to take care of the issue through the surgery. Please lift up David Mueller to the Lord for a blessing.
Prayer Request for Lily Jones
04/13/2024 prayer request: Lily Jones is going to be having surgery on Monday 4/15/24. Please take a few moments and lift Lily up to the Lord in prayer. That He might bless her and her doctors as they undertake the surgery.
Prayer Request for Debbie Michael
04/13/2024 update: We received an update from Chet Slagor on behalf of Debbie Michael. She is home from her knee replacement surgery and is recovering. Chet is asking if you can drop her a card or a phone call to check up on her, she will be recovering for quite awhile.
Debra Michael: 484 Scotch Pine Ct., Genesee MI 48506 810-382-8454
Prayer Request for Deanna Smith
04/10/2024 Prayer Request: Deanna is requesting prayers. She spent last week in the hospital with pneumonia. She is home now but is still in need of our prayers, so please lift Deanna Smith to the Lord for a blessing.
Prayer Request for Tammy Ebner
04/09/2024 Prayer Request: Mary Jones is requesting prayers of comfort for her daughter Tammy Ebner. Her longtime partner passed away and prayers of comfort are needed for her and the family. Please lift Tammy up to the Lord in prayer in her time of need.
Prayer Request for Carl (Father of Matt Mervyn)
04/08/2024 Prayer Request: An Urgent prayer request from Matt Mervyn on behalf of his father Carl, he is having a heart attach and they are working to resuscitate him as we speak, please take the time necessary and lift Carl to the Lord that he might bless him in his time of need.
Prayer Request for Jeremy and Quentin
04/07/2024 Prayer Request: An Urgent prayer request has been asked for Jeremy and Quentin, they were involved in a bad car accident this afternoon. Quinton has been airlifted to the hospital and Jeremy is in route to the hospital via ambulance. Please take a few moments at your earliest convenience to lift them up to the Lord for a mighty blessing for both of them in their time of need.
CRE Elders conference link April 7-12, 2024
Prayer Request for Deanna Smith and Matt
04/03/2024 Prayer Request: Deanna has a special kind of pneumonia that can cause scarring on her lungs and so she’s asked for an interest in your prayers and also her boyfriend Matt is not feeling well either. Please life up both Deanna and Matt in your prayers to the Lord for a blessing.
Prayer Request for Virgil Telljohann - Lima, OH Branch
04/01/2024 Prayer Request: Brother Virgil is requesting prayers; he is in the hospital in Lima and they are going to transport him this evening to a larger hospital in Columbus. He had a heart valve put in a couple years ago and it is not working properly. They are going to try to replace it. They said that he would not be able to have open heart surgery for that so they will be doing it laparoscopically. Please lift Virgil and his family up to the Lord in prayer for a blessing.
Prayer Request for Barbara Krinkie
(Kim Gilchrist, Kerrie Daniels and Renae Tomanek's Mother)
3/29/2024 Prayer Request: Barbara is from the Algonac Branch, she is in need of mighty prayers she is in the ER with chest, arm and back pain along with high blood pressure, please pray for a blessing for healing, strength, and peace. Please lift Barbara up to the Lord for a blessing.
Prayer Request for Rick Henerson (Stacy Ruch's Father)
3/22/2024 Prayer Request: Steve Ruch is requesting prayers for his Father-in-Law, Rick. He’s going to undergo surgery and both Steve and Stacy are asking that the surgery would go well and that he would recover, and things would turn out to improve his health. Please lift Rick Henderson up to the Lord in prayer for a blessing on his behalf.
Obituary of Barent Eliason
3/13/1931-3/19/2024
BARENT’S OBITUARY
Barent Eliason, age 93, of Sandusky, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was born March 13, 1931, in Flint, Michigan to the late Herman and Edna (Hopkins) Eliason. Barent married Beverly Lindsley and was married for 18 years until her passing in 1975. He later married Barbara Rich on April 10, 1976, and has enjoyed the last 48 years together. Barent was a third generation dairy and crop farmer, and had a passion for the Lord’s earth. He was Presiding Elder for fifty years for the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints / Church of Jesus Christ Sandusky Restoration Branch.
Barent is survived by his wife, Barbara. His sons: Peter Eliason (Debbie); Barry (Lisa) Eliason; and Eric (Cory) Eliason. Eight grandchildren: James, Alex, Daniel, Sarah, Emma, Briggs, Bryer, Ames. One great granddaughter, Kiera. One brother, Bob Eliason. One sister, Karin Moyer.
A memorial gathering will be held in honor of Barent on Sunday, March 24, 2024, from 2 P.M. until the time of the service at the:
Hacker Funeral Parlors: 1201 W Sanilac Sandusky MI
Prayer Request for the Eliason Family
3/19/2024 Prayer Request: Barent Eliason passed away on March 19th, 2024 around 9:00 pm. Please lift up the Eliason family for comfort and strength. Funeral arrangements will be announced soon.
Prayer Request for Dawn Modders
3/19/2024 Prayer Request: We have a prayer request from Dawn Modders. Thursday she goes in for a biopsy on a spot they found on her thyroid and she is concerned given the fact that she has two brothers that, currently, are battling cancer. She’s a little bit anxious about the biopsy and the outcome of it. Please lift up Dawn to the Lord for a blessing that whatever this is, that it would be benign or they would absolutely find nothing. Please, take the time to lift her up to our Heavenly Father for a blessing.
Prayer Request for Mark Dietrich
3/18/2024 Prayer Request: Mark has asked for prayers on his behalf, he has cancer that has spread throughout his body and is inoperable. He is asking for an interest in your prayers, not only today, but the days to come, that the Lord would bless him in a manner that he would be able to see those blessings, and know that the Lord is blessing him as he fights this cancer. Please lift up Mark Dietrich to the Lord for a blessing.
Prayer Request for Krista Telljohann
3/06/2024 Prayer Request: Krista Telljohann in Lima, Ohio hasn’t been feeling well, she’s in urgent care and has Flu like symptoms and is asking for prayers for a quick healing. Please take a moment to lift Krista to the Lord for a blessing.
Prayer Request for Sara Ruch
2/23/2024 Prayer Request for thanks: Steve Ruch has updated us that Sara is in recovery after the surgery and she is doing fine. Please offer up a prayer of thanks to the Lord for his blessing on her behalf. Please continue to pray that she makes a full recovery.
Prayer Request for Sara Ruch
2/22/2024 Prayer Request: Steve Ruch is requesting prayers for his daughter, Sara, She has been at the doctor getting tests and they found a hole in her heart and they were going to do surgery Friday morning to repair the damage. Please lift her up to the Lord for a blessing.
Prayer Request for Toby Washburn
2/16/2024 Prayer Request: Deanna Smith is asking for prayers for her boyfriend’s Mother, Toby Washburn. She is in the hospital in Toronto. She is dying of cancer. Deanna is asking for prayers for her boyfriend, Matt, and his family, that they might have strength and God’s peace as she transitions from this life to the next. Please remember Matt and his family that his mother would receive a blessing as well.
Obituary of Morris Rueben Millen (Kathi Havener and Dawn Modders Uncle)
9/26/1932-2/15/2024
RUEBEN’S OBITUARY
Morris Rueben Millen, Age 91 of Oxford. Loving husband of the late Mildred. Dear father of Rick (the late Kim) Millen, Patti Millen, the late Melvin and the late Rodney. Grandfather of Kevin, Travis, Nathan, Mike (Angie), Dan (Lisa), and Troy (Tiffany). Great grandfather of Brooklyn, Brandi, Brennen, Abby, Kinley, Gracelynn, Travis Bivens, Kaylee, and the late Daniel. Great great grandfather of Zack, Olivia, Penelope, Violet, and Lincoln. Brother of the late Doris, Dawn, Virgil, Melvin, and Mavis.
Morris lived in Oxford and spent some time in Butler, Missouri. He was drafted into the Army in 1951 and left in 1954 with an honorable discharge and ranking of Sgt. He met and married Mildred Spencer in May of 1958. He was hired into Pontiac Motors in December of 1959 and worked as a repairman until he retired in 1991.
He was a lifelong member of the Community of Christ Church and was ordained a deacon in 1974.
He loved camping, bonfires and just sitting outside. He enjoyed gardening. He hosted family corn roasts for many years. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He lived a long and happy life and he will be greatly missed.
Obituary of Tina Marie Yaney
9/24/1960-2/12/2024
TINA’S OBITUARY
Tina Marie Yaney was born to Robert and Elaine Harm in Mt. Clemens on September 24, 1960 and passed into the Lord’s loving arms on February 12, 2024. She had four siblings: Bob (and Linda), Penny (and Jim), Amy (and Dave) and David (and Shaynna). She loved her entire family but had a special and close bond with her two sisters. Her absolute joys, though, were her children, Joel (and Nicole) and Megan (and Bret), and there was nothing in life that brought her more of that joy than being Grandma to Laurel, Adeline and Vivian. She was married to Todd for 44 years: a courtship that started with a blind date; it was a relationship she loved to nurture her entire adult life.
With a heart and spirit as big as hers, Tina had many loves. She found joy in her ceramics and pottery, and was particularly inventive and creative in her crafts, which she loved sharing, especially for church and holidays. She was very proud of returning to college three years ago and completing her Associate’s Degree in Arts. Mostly during the indoor months, she wasn’t often far from a jigsaw puzzle, which she enjoyed swapping with friends. Of course, it was hard to match the absolute joy she would get from baking with the girls and teaching them.
Her lifelong work in the church was an extension of her faith. She was just as happy leading teams as she was being on the team and often did both, while always wanting to avoid center stage. Her faith was supremely important to her and she took it very seriously and without compromise. Discussing Scripture and how it applies to our lives was a favorite conversation topic of T&T’s.
Since she was little, she had the travel bug, which she passed on to her family, and included a number of trips to Disney World, creating some of her family’s most treasured memories. After living in Germany for two years, Tina and Todd set a target to finish visiting all 50 states, which they celebrated in 2014.
Tina combined that love of travel, history, her faith, and her sense of adventure by spending three weeks in Israel just last year. She was so excited to share the experience and how real it made the Scriptures in her life.
Beyond compare, though, was the joy she got from watching the girls express the boundless delight they find in dance. She knew their talent was a wonderful gift from God and they just love sharing it. Knowing that it is a blessing makes it even more precious to them and everyone else.
Tina was also very practical – likely inherited from the German side of her family. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, Tina’s family is requesting donations be made to The Multiple Sclerosis Society or LoveNotLost.org, a non-profit that provides family portraits for those with a terminal illness or Alzheimer’s Disease.
Prayer Request for Sara Ruch
2/15/2024 Prayer Request: Steve Ruch is asking for prayers on behalf of his daughter Sara, she has been admitted to the hospital for some tests due to extreme headaches and dizziness. Steve is asking for prayers on her behalf that the doctors would figure out what’s going on with her, why the headaches and dizziness are happening. Please lift Sara to the Lord for a blessing.
Prayer Request for Matt Mervyn's Father
2/15/2024 Prayer Request: Matt is requesting prayers for his father who was admitted to the hospital. He is awaiting open heart surgery. They are not sure when the surgery is going to happen be he’s had a couple of heart attacks and needs the surgery. Please lift up Matt Mervyn’s Father to our Lord for a blessing.
Prayer Request for Shawn and Mick Ruch
2/14/2024 Prayer Request: Shawn and Mick are in need of our prayers. Mick is being admitted to the hospital He has pneumonia again; A Fib. Shawn has many afflictions and her health is not good at the moment. Please lift them both up for a blessing from the Lord in their time of need.
Up date on Tina Yaney:
2/13/2024 Update:
FATAL CRASH IN WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
Washington Township, MI – Yesterday, 2/12/2024, at approximately 9:30AM, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Deputies were dispatched to 32 Mile Road and M-53, in Washington Township, for three vehicle crash. Dispatch advised that one driver was trapped inside her vehicle.
A Ford Escape had been traveling south on M-53. The driver, a 27-year-old female from Riley Township, failed to stop for a red-light at 32 Mile Road, striking a Jeep in the front passenger door. The Jeep had been traveling westbound on 32 Mile Road. The impact caused the Jeep to spin around and strike a Chevy pickup truck.
The occupants of the Jeep – a 64-year-old-male, from Macomb Township (driver) and a 63-year-old female from Macomb Township (passenger) – were transported to an area hospital. As a result of her injuries, the passenger was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. The driver of the Jeep is in stable condition as of last report. The driver of the Chevy pickup truck, a 68-year-old male from Oxford, and the driver of the Escape were also transported to area hospitals in stable condition.
The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Crash Investigation Unit was activated. The MCSO investigation is ongoing.
Prayer Request for Todd Yaney and the family
2/12/2024 Prayer Request: Tina passed away as a result of the injuries sustained in the car accident they were in this morning. Todd is in the hospital with broken ribs. The family is in need of prayer, please lift them up to the Lord for a blessing.
Prayer Request for Todd and Tina Yaney
2/12/2024 Prayer Request: Todd and Tina were in a serious car accident this morning. Todd has requested prayers for Tina. Tina has been taken to the hospital by ambulance. Please lift them up to the Lord for a blessing.
Prayer Request for John Ross (Kerri Daniels Son)
2/09/2024 Prayer Request: Kim Gilchrist is asking for prayers on behalf of John Ross, her nephew. He has been admitted to a psychiatric unit in the hospital due to suicidal thoughts for an evaluation. She is asking for prayers for John that they would be able to provide him the necessary tools to overcome those types of thoughts. Please pray for a blessing that he might receive the help he needs and to grant Kim and Kerri peace of mind as well.
Prayer Request for Kogut Family
2/1/1954-2/8/2024
JOHN’S OBITUARY
John P. Kogut, age 70 of Otisville, died on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at McLaren Flint. His service will be held at 2PM on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the Mumford-Hudson Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 from 6-8PM and on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from Noon until the time of his service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Smith Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the special Olympics.
John was born in Ann Arbor, MI on February 1, 1954 to Edmund and Shirley Kogut. He enjoyed working out in the yard, working on cars, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and dogs, Brandy and Lucky. John retired from the General Motors Truck and Bus plant in 2009, after 40 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie; children: Paul (Wendy) Kogut, Troy Kogut, and Angela (Brian Savard) Hanna; grandchildren: Lucas, Aubrey, Ellie, and Charlotte; siblings: Russ (Cindy) Kogut, Mitchell Kogut, Kevin (Teresa) Kogut; and several nieces, nephews brother and sister in-laws. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Prayer Request for Mike Modders
2/06/2024 Prayer Request update: Mike just returned from his consult with the orthopedic specialist at this time there is no surgery needed, he said that he was told that as long as he can NOT move it – no twists and turns, no undo stress on it and the x-ray stays the same in one week, that he will be able to heal properly without surgery with a month off work. He wanted to thank everyone for the prayers and asks for more prayers to have the strength to NOT move his hand for the next week.
Prayer Request for Mike Modders
2/06/2024 Prayer Request: Please lift Mike up in your prayers, he has broken his hand and is on his way to the Orthopedic specialist and he’s asking for prayers that they wouldn’t have to open his hand in surgery and place pins in. He is asking for a blessing for a recovery time without surgery.
Prayer Request for Kerry Horton
2/03/2024 Prayer Request: Please lift Kerry up to the Lord for a blessing. He sliced his finger open at work and is requesting prayers on his behalf, that it will heal quickly.
Prayer Request for Rueben Millen (Uncle to Dawn Modders & Kathi Havener)
2/02/2024 Prayer Request: Reuben needs prayers! He’s had surgery, due to a bowel in his system, it has become infected. He also has a blockage in his heart. Another surgery is scheduled on Monday, if he’s able. He will be sedated for at least 24 hours. Please pray for him and his family, to bless Reuben from on high, that he will get through the surgery without complication.
Prayer Request for the Family of Jerry Kline - Pastor of the Eckerman Branch in the UP
2/02/2024 Prayer Request: We received a prayer request from sister Helen Brown that Jerry Kline, from the Eckerman branch, passed away. There will probably be a memorial service in the spring, but at this point they’re asking for prayers for the family, as they are morn for the loss of their loved one. Please lift the Kline family up to the Lord for a blessing.
Prayer Request for David McKiddie (Helen Brown's Brother)
1/31/2024 Prayer Request: Helen is asking for prayers for her brother, David McKiddie, who lives in Independence, MO. He has had some issues with falling down lately and they haven’t been able to figure out what is causing it. Helen is asking for prayers on behalf of her brother, David, that you will remember him in your prayers and ask that the doctors would be able to figure out what’s going on with him; and be able to bring some kind of a solution to his condition.
Prayer Request for Gaynor Fox (Uncle Hap - Kathi Havener's Uncle)
1/31/2024 Prayer Request: Hap is in the hospital. He received a pacemaker and Kathi is asking for prayers on his behalf, that the pacemaker will function as it should, and that there would be no further concerns with low heart rate.
Prayer Request for Morgan Bean (Bill & Ruth Ann's Granddaughter)
1/30/2024 Prayer Request: Morgan has been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease which is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes swelling of the tissues (inflammation) in your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition. She’s going into the hospital to get intravenous drugs that takes about 4 hours every couple of months. They are asking for prayers requesting a blessing on behalf of Morgan, that the medicine she is given would benefit her and her health.
The Setting Apart of our Pastor
Elder Jay Havener
1/28/2024
Prayer Request for Jerry Kline - Pastor of the Eckerman Branch in the UP
1/23/2024 Prayer Request: Jerry has been placed in hospice and his son, Mark, is in the hospital, not doing well. Please lift up Jerry and His son Mark for a blessing from the Lord.
Prayer Request for Bill Hulse
1/19/2024 Prayer Request: Bill was on his way to his doctors office because he wasn’t feeling well, so instead he drove himself to the emergency room. Bill had problems with his blood pressure fluctuating very quickly, dropping 50 points in an instant. Fortunately his cardiologist was there and saw it happen, and now know what is causing the problem but are unsure how to fix it. Please lift up Bill and the doctors to the Lord for a blessing to give them the knowledge they need to be able to fix this problem for Bill.
Prayer Request for Sullivan Havener (Sully) grandson of Kathi & Jay Havener
1/18/2024 Prayer Request: Sully has been taken to the hospital by his parents, Joshua and Andrea. He has some bowel issues, they may be impacted, they are not sure. Jay is asking for prayers on behalf of Sully and his doctors, to be able to figure out what is going on with his bowels and to bless Sully from on high to get him through this with little discomfort to him.
Prayer Request for John Kogut - Marc Hanna's Daughter-in-law's Father
1/17/2024 Prayer Request: We have been praying for John for awhile now. He’s on a ventilator and has been responding very good. Recently, with the ventilator, they’ve been able to communicate with him where he wasn’t able to before, which is quite positive, but he still cannot move his arms or legs and he has blood clots. He has one in his heart, in his right leg and one in each lung. Please continue to life John up to the Lord for a blessing.
Wednesday Service Canceled
1/17/2024 Prayer Service Canceled: Due to the extreme cold and windchills that are terrible right now, Jay has canceled tonight’s prayer service this afternoon. There is no need for people to go out in this cold air and particularly if you’re fighting a cold, or anything similar, you don’t need to be out in this extreme weather.
Funeral Announcement of Carol Curtis - Flint Street Congregation - C of C
1/13/2024 Announcement: For those of us who are from the original Flint Street Congregation (now the Community of Christ), Carol Curtis passed away. They are bringing her up to Michigan for the burial. The funeral service will be Tuesday, January 23 at Lynch and Sons Funeral home, which used to be called: Bazardis Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and the service will be held at 1 p.m. Please lift the family up in prayer and if you are able to visit with them on Tuesday, they would appreciate it.
Carol Arlene Curtis, 81, of Saginaw, our kind, caring, and independent mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Adira Nursing and Rehab. Carol was born in Saginaw on December 3, 1942, the daughter of the late Leroy and Gertrude Leggitt.
After graduating from Arthur Hill High School, Carol immersed herself in serving others as a waitress for several different establishments. Her warm smile, kind demeanor, and exceptional customer service skills earned her the respect and admiration of both colleagues and patrons alike. Throughout her life, Carol was an active member of her church and found great joy in being part of her church community.
Carol leaves to carry her legacy to her children, Glenn (Denise) Thomas, Sheri (Ray Hastings), Thomas, Kevin Thomas and many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Robert Thomas, siblings, Ardella Cwiklins and Betty (Ken) Hasse.
Sunday Service Canceled
1/14/2024 Worship Service Canceled: Due to the weather and road conditions which are slippery, we are going to call church off this morning. If you have the means to do so you can log into the All Saints worship this morning on your computer.
Randy (William) Hulse Obituary
1/26/1971-1/7/2024
William “Randy” Hulse III, age 52, formerly of Oxford, currently of Lapeer, passed away on January 7, 2024. He was born on July 26, 1971, in Pontiac, MI to Bill and Ruth Ann Hulse. Randy was a skilled heavy equipment operator for over 20 years with the local 324. His most recent employment being with Barton Malow. Randy had a very close group of friends that will cherish the memories they have of him enjoying the activities he loved, hunting and golfing. He also had a deep fondness for his Labrador Retrievers that started when his sister bought him his first Lab puppy. His presence will be intensely missed by all who knew him.
Randy is survived by his loving wife Tina; stepdaughter Shelby Howe; sister Laura (Bob) Bean; brother Troy Hulse; parents Bill and Ruth Ann Hulse; nieces Layna Wright, and Morgan Bean; and many other extended family members.
Friends may visit on Friday, January 12 from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors – Bossardet Chapel in Oxford. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, January 13 at 11:00 a.m. Randy will be laid to rest at Ridgelawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Great Lakes Dog Rescue, 4079 S Lapeer Rd, Metamora, MI 48455.
Prayer Request: For the family of William (Randy) Hulse
1/6/2024 Prayer Request: Bill and Ruth Ann Hulse son, Randy, passed away last night in his sleep. They are requesting prayers on behalf of the family.
Worship Service/ Zoom Meeting
1/6/2024: The Joint Worship will be Saturday, January 6th at the Stone Church in Independence. It will be available on Zoom. The link will be published on the Conference of Restoration Elders website located at Home – Conference of Restoration Elders (eldersconference.org under the Upcoming Events link. The link will be posted this next week. I hope many of you will be able to participate via Zoom. The Service starts at 6:20 EST.
LIVESTREAM LINK: https://youtube.com/live/LhDwzEN1-E8
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Prayer Request for John Kogut - Marc Hanna's Daughter-in-law's Father
1/3/2024 Prayer Request: Marc is asking for prayers on behalf of his daughter in law’s father, John Kogut. He remains on the ventilator in the hospital. He is in need of our prayers, please take a few moments and lift him up to the Lord and ask for a special blessing for John that He might bless him in his time of need.
Prayer Request for John Kogut - Marc Hanna's Daughter-in-law's Father
1/2/2024 Prayer Request: Marc is asking for prayers on behalf of his daughter-in-law’s father, John Kogut. He has had open heart surgery and remains on the ventilator, fighting for his life. He is asking for a blessing for John, and also prayers for his wife, Debbie as well.
Prayers for Steve Ruch
01/2/24 Prayer Request: Steve is undergoing knee surgery this morning. He stands in need of our prayers. Please take a few moments to lift Elder Steve Ruch to the Lord in prayer, that he might bless him in this time of need.
Prayer Service - Guest Speaker
12/13/2023 Guest Speaker Elder Doug Daggett: Just a reminder notice that for our Wednesday evening prayer service, we are having a guest speaker: Elder Doug Daggett from the Otter Lake Branch. He will be there to share the message of the hour, please come out and support Doug as we pray and share testimonies with one other.
Prayers for Greg Niemiec
11/2023 Cards of comfort Request: In November of 2023, Greg Neimic had an accident walking his dog. He broke his foot and is bed-ridden for a about six weeks to recover.
Please send cards to:
Greg Niemiec
5111 Bishop Rd
Dryden MI 48428
Support The McDonald Family!!
08/31/2023: On Thursday, August 31, 2023, Michael MacDonald presented to McLaren Fenton Emergency Department with complaints of chest pain. Shortly after his arrival to ER, Mr. MacDonald suffered a severe heart attack and his heart stopped. He was brought back to life after 70 minutes of CPR, medications, ER Staff efforts and prayers from his family, his Pastor and ER staff. Michael is 41 years old with a wife and three young children. He remains in CCU on a ventilator after successful heart procedures at McLaren Flint. The CCU RNs have been working diligently around the clock to assure his care is exceptional. Due to his continued hospitalization and complications, his wife Christie is obviously struggling to be there for him, take care of their children, and work to maintain the household bills. It is our desire, as a collective staff, to come together and reduce the burden on this wonderful family with a monetary donation! Blessings for any and all contributions! Donations will be accepted until 9/22/23 when a check will be issued to Christie. "Support Michael" to: Venmo@Nicole-Weiss-34 Cash app $ColaRN
Donations can
also be sent to:
Christie MacDonald
13337 Firestone Ct.
Fenton, Michigan
48430