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• Happy warm sunshiny Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters, Sandy had a bad week last week, but the aches and pain were less this week. She thinks that she is going to have some more serious health issues "down the road." Pray that all continues to go well with her. Leslie says that Robert's friend McNeely has terminal cancer. Pray for all children especially my 17 yr. old grandson CJ. need I say more, he is 17. Grant has opportunity for job in the sheriff's office. Got an early call for an interview. Pray that he gets the job. Earl Graham died. Pray for the family. Hayward asks prayer for Shirley, Mrs. B. and Suzanne Payne a family friend who has psychological problems. Annette Patrick is having medical problems and is having to go back and forth to the Dr. Pray that all will be well with her. Gloria had a car problem that has been resolved at minimal expense. She too wants prayer for children and grandchildren. Joan's friend Dr. Joe who has visited here wants to go where God wants him to be. Pray that he can follow where the Lord leads. These people were not at church today and were missed: The Reeses, Nadia and children, Ben, Matt, Mike, Shirley, Mrs. B., Goodwins, Clayton, Sandra Moore, Ray and Della, Jerry and Mary, Donna Barton. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - March 06, 2010
• Happy sunshiny brisk Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters, Gloria Curry came by church to say that they were taking her mother, Dessie Hicks, to University Hospital. She did not give any details except to ask prayer for her well-being. I have an unspoken request. Sandy asks cont'd prayer for little 7 mo. old Naomi Rose, her mother and great grandfather who all have cancer and the great-grandmother who is the sole caregiver. She also requests prayer for her daughter who has become guardian of her grandchild since her son failed his drug test. Pray for him too. Pray for those who have been plagued by the storms in the Northeast. Ann is thankful for successful eye surgery. "She can see." Pray for Karen and Bart as they take on the responsibility of caring for their two grands. Brandon takes care of them as he can, but they shoulder a big part of the care. They have had them for 3 wks. now and the mother just called yesterday to see how they were doing. These people were not present today and were missed: Clayton, Lillian, Robert Ibanescue, Joan, Patricks, Mrs. B. is at home with Shirley, Christian, Sandra Moore, Ray and his caregiver, Ben, Goodwins, Reeses. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - February 27, 2010
• Happy sunshiny Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters, Sandy is thankful to be back at church after a brief absence. She has finally discovered the source of her feeling bad: vertigo and allergies. She says it helps knowing what is going on. She asks prayer for family members Alice?, Ian and Darrein. Shirley says thanks for cards and prayers during her illness. She said Mrs. B. is paralyzed on her left side, her speech has been affected, but seems to be mending. She cannot go back to the nursing home because she has used up all of her days. She will have to come stay with Shirley and Hayward because she cannot be by herself. Waylon has strep throat, ear infection and sinus problems. Pray for all of them. Lee is thankful that Russell is back after his illness. Gloria asks prayer for our children, esp. Drew and his family. Leslie asks prayer for Karen, Bart, Brandon and the children. After a dispute, Karen and Bart have the children, but their future is in question. Don thanks everyone for cards and prayers after the death of his brother-in-law. Deralyn and Alex had a baby girl Ava on Feb. 2. Gabriela's friend Eddie had a motorcycle accident, had to have surgery on his ankle. This has caused a financial burden on him. Joan asks prayer for her friend Dottie, her friend Evelyn is having surgery on Thurs. 2/25, her son Michael is having surgery Fri. 2/26, traveling mercies for her on Tues. as she goes to FL. These were not at church today and were missed; Ann, Christian and Karen; Nadia, Rayna and Marquel; Mike, Becky, Michelle and Matt; Mrs. B., Patricks, Robinsons, Robert Ibanescue, Goodwins, Clayton, Donna Barton. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - February 21, 2010
• Happy sunny, snow melting Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters, As you know by now, church was postponed today because of the snow. Wasn't it beautiful as it came down yesterday afternoon and last night and how it blanketed the foliage this morning. God's creation is amazing. I do not have any additional requests for prayer, but let us continue to keep those in prayer that have already been requested. Have not heard if Mrs. B.'s colonoscopy results defined the source of her bleeding. Shirley is about the same. Enjoy the beautiful weather and be safe. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - February 13, 2010
• Happy dry Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters, Pray that Teresa gets the job that she has been interviewed for. Ann says that Nathaniel showed the church yesterday to a group interested in buying it as a church. The interest level is high. Gabriela says that the Lord was good to them in their travels. Pray for Phyllis, their friend, who lost her husband on Sun. to a massive stroke. She is now scheduled for surgery. Leslie says that Debra called her to say that she was back in ARMC. No details. Gloria is thankful for the outpouring of love and kindness for her family during her loss. Please keep her in your prayers. These people were not at church today and were missed: Don-still in MA, Bob, Christian, Sandy-not feeling well, Russell-still has a cold, Grant and Jean, Mrs. B.-still in nursing home, Shirley-not doing well, Goodwins, Marilyn and Sean, Juanita and Antonio, Clayton and Gloria-not feeling well, Lee, Patricks, Matt Morton, Donna Barton. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - February 06, 2010
• Happy raw Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters, Pray for Teresa, Connie's sister, and Jeff, a visitor from AL, who are both looking for jobs. Leslie's sister's grandson Jesse has to have surgery on both shoulders. There is something wrong with the sockets. Joan is having difficulty with hypertension. She had difficulty sleeping last night. finally got to sleep after taking a valium. She is feeling little better, but decided to rest today. Geana asks for prayer for Gloria. She needs support. Pray that Geanna can be there for her. Anthony Patrick is thankful for the prayers for his wife as she has gone through some medical procedures. She is feeling better. Sandy is looking for two more drs. for Kenneth. Pray that they can be found in Aiken. Jean will be going to WA soon to get Marcus. The fingerprints have finally been sent. Pray for traveling mercies for Jean there and the two of them back. Jerry and Mary have colds. Russell has a cold. Arlene was not at church either. Shaun Bonstra from It Is Written will be conducting an evangelistic series in Rome at a Catholic school just about five miles from the Vatican!!! in Feb. Pray for this effort and especially for Shaun. The enemy cannot be very pleased with this. Pastor will be conducting a series in NA in March on Tues. and Thurs. afternoons. Pray for the success of this effort and for Pastor. There were unspoken requests. Daniel Curry's funeral will be on Tues. at the church. A note about food for after the funeral will follow. Don DeMello's brother died in Cape Cod. He has gone there. These people were not at church today and were missed: Lola, Karen and Christian, Don, Russell and Arlene, Jerry and Mary, Becky and Mike, Robinsons, Hayward and Shirley, Mrs. B., Goodwins, Clayton and Gloria, Juanita and Antonio, Robert and Gabriela, Marilyn and Sean. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - January 30, 2010
• Happy drizzly cold Sabbath afternoon, Brothers and Sisters, After contributing in children's offering, Sandy recalls that when she first started coming to Aiken Church that she was having money problems. Now these many years later, she still has the same income, but not the problems. She praises God because He has shown her how to handle her finances. She is thankful for the prayers for her withdrawal symptoms. She is still not where she should be, but is having fewer side effects. Donna Barton was at church today. Thanks everyone for prayers after her grandson's death and her broken foot. She asks for continued prayer for her daughter and son-in-law, parents of the child. Leslie has a praise that even though Christian's truck was totaled in the wreck that she was in yesterday, she was not injured. Jean's son had a stent inserted 2 mos. ago. The dr. has now declared him totally disabled which means that he can no longer work or participate in his usual activities. He has become depressed because he is (was) a very active individual. Ann asks that we continue to pray for the Haitian people. She announced that Mrs. B. is out of the hosp. and is now at Carriage Hill Nursing facility. She will be 90 on the 28th. Please send her a card if you can. Ann asks for prayer as she has eye surgery. Her eyesight is almost gone in her left eye and it makes it difficult to drive especially at night. Pray for Shirley, Daniel and Clayton. Don was at his booth at Riverview Mall when he fell off a chair while mending a shelf. The shelf broke, he hit his head, but did not suffer any real body injury. Sometimes it pays to have a hard head. There are at least 2 hardheaded people in Aiken Church. Hayward was on a job working on a swimming pool and slipped and fell into the pool on his head. He had a scrape on his forehead and a black eye for a couple of days, but no other injuries. Isn't our God a great God! He says thanks for the prayers for Shirley when she was in the hosp. the last time. He called from home to get the prayer line started when he learned that they were putting her in ICU, by the time he got to the hosp., she was past the crisis that she had been in. AMAZING GOD! Retha asks for prayer for her elevated blood pressure. The dr.has put her on a rigid diet and medication, but the problem still persists. Ray is having eye surgery on Wed. Connie's coworker's husband had surgery and then developed pneumonia. He is now in ICU. These people were not at church today and were missed: Michael Reese, Robinsons, Shirley, Mrs. B., Patricks, Goodwins, Clayton, Lola, Christian, Karen, Robert and Gabriela, Mortons, Nadia and children, Lillian, Daniel and Gloria. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - January 23, 2010
• Happy rainy Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters, IT HAS WARMED UP, PRAISE THE LORD! Pray for the Haitians and the rescue effort that is underway there. Pray that the different entities that have come to help can be coordinated so that the effect can be maximized. Leslie has a praise. She took Christian and Elania to lunch one day this week and Elania kept saying, "I want to go to Sabbath School" and "I love Mrs. Becky." She even started singing "Jesus Loves Me" interspersed with some other SS songs. Thank you, Mrs. Becky, for doing such a good job with the young ones. Karen had to come home yesterday from work with a lot of pain in her neck and back. Pray for relief for her. Sandy is thankful that even though this year started out with a number of serious car accidents in her family that there were no serious injuries. Everyone escaped with minor scratches and bruises. One niece had finger damage, but that is doing well. Pray for Kenneth, James and Sandy. She was having an allergic reaction to some of the meds that she was taking, stopped taking them and is now having adverse effects from that. Lillian says that Rosemarie is having complications from the procedure that she had a couple of weeks ago. She has had five ministrokes since the procedure. Russell is thankful for the church's attention by means of cards, calls, visits and prayers during his recent illness. Alice has a praise for answered prayer. Jean reports that the only thing holding them up from getting Marcus here is their fingerprints that have to be sent to WA from wherever they send the prints from. If they go get him before this is done they could be charged as felons. Jean and Grant, wait. We don't want a pair of crooks to ruin Aiken Church's reputation. Ann has a praise. She had some service work done and was not satisfied with it. She decided that she would not say anything to the person about it. After that, during her prayer time, she was convicted to call the individual and share her concern. She is thankful that she can hear the Lord convicting her of a task and that He empowers her to carry it through in the right way. There were unspoken requests. These people were not at church today and were missed: Michael Reese, Christian, Karen; Mike, Matt, and Ben Morton; Hayward and Shirley were there but left during service; Mrs. B.; Patricks; Marilyn and Sean; Clayton; Donna Barton, Sandra Moore, Baezs; Suzanne and Caleb; Daniel, Janiqua, Goodwins. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - January 16, 2010
• Happy frigid Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters, Pray for warmer weather. Donna Barton fell down steps at a patient's house and broke her foot. For the time being she is on crutches until they put on a walking cast. Russell is at home from the hosp. He had to have four transfusions to replace the blood that he had lost from a bleeding ulcer. Arlene says that he is doing much better. Continue to pray for the two of them. Sr. Annette Patrick is scheduled for some medical procedures. Pray that all goes well and that they will correct the problems that she is experiencing. Bro. Patrick is thankful that prayer has helped his sinusitis. Retha's sister died Thurs. evening. Pray for the family as they grieve their loss. My cousin is being buried this afternoon. Pray for the Kitching family. Michael Reese hurt his back. Continue to pray for Shirley. She is home from hospital, feeling some better, but still nauseous and no appetite. Barbara was en route to hosp. taking Mrs. B. when I was talking to Hayward. He didn't know what the problem was but it was serious enough for her to go to the ER. Continue to pray for Daniel. Gloria says that he is not doing well at all. She says that he may soon have to go into a nursing home although this is against hers and his wishes. Sandy was not at church, but had sent an email asking for prayer. Another long list of no-shows today. Some probably because of the cold and others for different reasons. Pray for all of them: Jeffcoats, Mrs. B., Baezs, Goodwins, Marilyn and Sean, Claytons, Lillian was at SS but did not stay for church, Sandra Moore, Michael Reese, Christian, Sandy, Lola, Robinsons, Kitchens, Ann, Jerry and Mary, Ben, Matt and Michelle, Ruth Hart. Donna Barton God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - January 09, 2010
• Happy Sabbath and happy New Year, Brothers and Sisters, I've got to get used to writing 10. Sandy's road was washed out because of all the rain; it was temporarily fixed, but because there is an underground spring in one area of the road, it has become almost impassable and they are having to take the long way around in order to get iin and out. Kenneth is not doing well. One of his recent blood pressure readings was 98/50. He is in a lot of pain. She wants prayer for herself because she is having frequent recurring dizzy spells. Lillian praises God for her friend Dora Shields for whom we have been praying. She had a brain cancer tumor. The Drs. had sent her home from the hosp.; nothing more could be done. She went to Dr.'s office, had a scan, NO TUMOR. God is good!! Shirley is back in the hosp. Had been having severe headaches. Had an MRI which showed no abnormalities. They are still trying to discover the problem. Russell is not doing well at all. Connie says that he said that last night was not a good night for him. Gabriela asks us to pray for the recipients of the book Signs of Hope that we mailed out. Pray that they read it or will read it and that the Holy Spirit will speak to their hearts. Pray for the family of one of her patients last week who died after only three days in hosp. Ann is thankful that both of her children were home at the same time over the holidays. This is the first time in 8 years that this has happened. Pray for Peter Dietz in WA State. Her son asked her to ask her church to pray for him because he knows that God hears our prayers. The Vinson family lost their husband and father. Pray for them. Pray for Daniel and Gloria. Lola gives praise because her granddaughter was caught in the blizzard before Christmas between NY and VA. She managed to get to a motel but had to stay in for 2 days before she could continue her trip. Her son and his wife had a harrowing experience in a snowstorm at about the same time coming down a mountain in TN?. Jean asks that we remember Juanita and Antonio. Remember Pastor and Donna as they are away. Another long list of absentees this week. Pray for them: Leslie, Russell and Arlene, Karen and Christian, Shirley, Mrs. B., Goodwins, Juanita and Antonio, Marilyn and Sean, Sandra Moore, Patricks, the Mortons, Clayton, Daniel and Gloria, Donna Barton, Baezs, Reeses, Suzanne and Caleb. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - January 02, 2010
• Happy Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters, James Vinson's memorial service is to be at George's Funeral Home tomorrow at 3PM. Rosemarie's neck procedure is at 7AM Tues. at ARMC. Antonio was baptized today. His grandparents and Nick came to witness the event. Ruth is scheduled to come home tomorrow. Pray for Daniel. Things do not look too well for him. Mrs. B. is not doing well. Shirley is feeling better than she has been. Debra is at home after her cancer surgery, doing well. Pray for Becky's Mom Emma who is scheduled for some major surgery. Russell was at home sick today, having trouble breathing. The list of absentees is long today, probably some due to holiday, but some due to illness. Pray for all of them: Daniel and Gloria, Reeses, Lola, Sandy, Ann, Grant and Jean, Russell, Christian and Karen, Leslie, Nadia and children, Mortons, Patricks, Robinson's, Baezs, Goodwins, Marilyn and Sean, Suzanne and Caleb, Clayton and Gloria, Sandra Moore, Donna Barton, Shirley, Mrs. B. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - December 26, 2009
• Happy Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters, Sandy says that Kenneth is holding his own.The Dr. told him that he can't really tell if the Chemo is having a positive effect or not, but they will continue the treatments. Pray for his disposition. He was "testy" before, but the Chemo and other medications have made him more difficult to get along with. Sandy will be 69 tomorrow. Retha asks for prayer for Rayna her granddaughter who has sickle cell anemia. She has to have monthly blood transfusions. The last time because of iron buildup in her blood, they had to withdraw all the blood from her body and then transfuse her with "good" blood. This is an ordeal for a young child to go through. Leslie says that Aaron is 21 today. She says that Debra had her cancer surgery on yesterday. Everything went well. She was talking on the telephone this morning. She would appreciate visitors at MCG, room 7663 Jim Vinson is still in hosp. No update on his condition. Jean wants us to continue to pray for Marcus and that their fingerprints will soon come from WV. Juanita is thankful for the Lord's faithfulness in her life. Ruth's grandson's memorial is today in PA She will be home on the 27th. Nadia asks for prayer for her son Akia who has gotten into some trouble and is facing some possible strict punishment. Karen asks for prayer for one of the Drs. for whom she works. She had a pretty rough week. She is an ob-gyn and she lost a baby during delivery. Hayward says that Shirley is feeling a little better but still needs prayer. Mrs. B. is still in Rehab, mind still is not stable. He said that his work had been slow, but now things have picked up. Donna Barton has bronchitis and an ear infection. She was in all this past week. Gloria Curry has completed her course of study and was at church today. There were unspoken requests. These members were not at church today and were missed: Bob, Shirley, Mrs. B., Patricks, Baezs, Christian, Robert and Gabriela, Clayton and Gloria, Sandra Moore, Robinsons, Marilyn and Sean, Goodwins, Russell and Arlene, Donna Barton. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - December 19, 2009
• Happy Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters, It is a cold overcast day, but it is a day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it. Sandy asks for continued prayer for Kenneth. He goes to Dr. on Mon. to see if Chemo has made any difference in the progression of the facial cancer. He is worried because his speech has become impaired. He is barely able to be understood as he talks. She has a praise that even though the accident that her 21 year old great niece Andy was involved in was a serious one and that she had to be extricated by the jaws of life, that she had bleeding on the brain and breaks in her back and arm, that her pinkie had to be replaced with 15 stitches she had no brain damage and is already out of ICU. Isn't our God an awesome God? Pray for Marilyn who had an elevated blood pressure reading and had to go to the ER. Leslie's brother is over the flu and feeling fine again. Pray that Brandon will be able to have Elania at least one day over the holidays. Hayward asks that we pray that their children return to the Lord. Suzanne Haines is still in the hospital. Keep her in your prayers. Mrs. B. is in Walton Rehab for stroke rehab. Her memory is still fleeting, but she recognizes all of her children and wants to go home. She will be 90 in Jan. Ann says that Jimmy's wife called last evening to say that she had to take him to the ER for stomach pain and not being able to keep anything on his stomach. She says also that the Goodwins are under the weather. The girls are feeling better, but Wanda and Mike are ill. Retha's sister has COPD and cannot breathe on her own. She has had a tube inserted into her throat so that she can be assisted in breathing. This seems to be working a little, but she needs prayer. Don said that someone called him and specifically asked that this request be given to the members of "That Seventh-day Adventist Church." Marcia Jones has constrictive intestines and has a hard time eating and digesting her food. Pray for the Robinson family. They have just started attending Aiken Church after having moved here from CA. These members were not at church today and were missed: Patricks, Baezs, Mrs. B., Michael Reese, Jimmy, Karen and Christian, Marilyn and Sean, Clayton, Sandra Moore, Donna Barton, Goodwins, Suzanne and Caleb, Mike Morton. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - December 13, 2009
• Happy brisk Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters, Mrs. B. is in ARMC having experienced another mini-stroke which this time has left her confused and disoriented. Sandy praises God that he was able to get her through this week. Kenneth has asked that the church pray for him which Sandy says is a good sign that his heart may be changing. Pray for her grandson Scott who is in Iraq on a civilian job, but in harm's way nonetheless. Pray for the troops there and everywhere. Alice asks for prayer that when all the fruit orders are in that we will have the 100 2/5 boxes needed for delivery. Ruth Hart's grandson passed away yesterday ay 4 PM. One of Russell's friends brought him a very professional DVD which preaches against the Sabbath and Seventh-day Adventists specifically. Brothers and Sister, the devil is busy and the attack that has been prophesied is in force. We need to be on our knees, in our Bibles being ready to refute all of Satan's lies. Heyward says that a preacher that he knows has told him that we are liars when we worship on and teach the Sabbath. We need to be ready for the frontal attack that has already begun and will soon be in full force. JESUS IS COMING SOON. Heyward says that Suzanne, Shirley's son Lee's girlfriend, is in the hospital with lung problems. Juanita thanks God for His mercy. Ginger had cystic fibrous, got H1N1 and died. Pray for the family as they grieve. Lee's 14 yr. old niece had a heart transplant when she was 9. The life expectancy of a transplant is 5 yrs. If she should have a problem she would be put at the bottom of a long list of requests. Pray that she does not have problems and if she does that things can be expedited so that she goes to the top of the list. Debra's cancer surgery is scheduled for the 18th at MCG. All financial hurdles have been eliminated and she is getting the help that she needs. Because of the student missionary that was killed in Yap, three came home from fear. Wanda's niece, however, has volunteered to go to Yap to teach in place of the slain missionary. Pray for her safety. Grant has lost his job because of Sabbath issues. They have gotten pictures of Marcus, their adopted son. Because of some issues with paperwork it is now going to be after the holidays before he can come to Aiken. Pray for them. Clayton was at church today. Edith and Rafael are back to live in Aiken from FL. There were unspoken requests. These members were not at church today and were missed: Lola. Bob. Jimmy, Marilyn and Sean, Christian, Suzanne and Caleb, Donna Barton, Patricks, Baezs. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - December 05, 2009
• Happy Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters, Mike Jones who was in a head-on collision is doing well in the hospital. He had injuries to his body, esp. his arms, but no facial or head injuries. Leslie says that Debra has been diagnosed and will go to the cancer unit at MCG on Wed. She has made some contacts in order to get the help that she needs for rent and food since she has no job and isn't able to work if she had one. Karen and Bart still have Elania which is a blessing. Sandy says that Kenneth is not doing well. Will have 3rd Chemo session this week. Will have to wait and see if it is working. He is still looking for a car. Bill Holland had back surgery, was supposed to go to rehab, but has regressed and is still in hosp. Lucky and Ken Davis' two sons will be coming home from college in LA soon. Pray for traveling mercy for them. Ray's caregiver is thankful that they made it to TN and back safely. Ruth got to FL safe and sound. Shirley was at church today. She says she feels better when she does not have to have Chemo. Rosemarie is having health problems. Her furnace went and she does not have money to have it fixed. Ann is thankful that one of her sons was home for Thanksgiving with his children. These members were not at church today and were missed: Joan, Mortons, Grant and Jean, Nadia and children, Karen and Christian, Don, Marilyn and Sean, Suzanne and Caleb, Sandra Moore, Clayton, Mrs. B., Donna Barton God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - November 28, 2009
• Happy fall Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters, Ruth Reese has the flu, not swine, but she is sick nonetheless. Sandy continues to be thankful for technology. Her son was without his diabetic medicine for several days and it took only one day in the hospital for him to be restabilized. Kenneth is on a lot of high powered pain meds for the cancer and now he wants to purchase a car so that he can be mobile Sandy does not think that this is a good idea. Pray for Hayward, Shirley and Mrs. B. Shirley is having a time recovering from her last treatment. Brandon is 24 yrs. old today. Karen and Bart need prayer as they continue the battle to gain custody of their two grandchildren. Grant's blood pressure is now normal and he has lost weight after considerable prayer and some change of diet. Pray for him and Jean as they get their new adopted son Marcus from China. Gabriela's brother-in-law is ill with a kidney problem. Ann failed to mention that Michelle went with her, Becky and Lillian to distribute food at Hahn Village on Monday so there was youth presence. Pray for traveling mercies for Ruth on her way to FL on tomorrow and Ray's caregiver who will be going to TN for Thanksgiving. Ray's good friend died this past week. Kristin, a student missionary in Yap, Asia, went jogging and was later discovered raped and murdered. Pray for all those who are on missionary assignments around the world. The Patricks were at church today and last week. He says that he started feeling better last week after he asked for prayer for his respiratory problems and that he has felt better since. Continue to hold him up in prayer. These people were not at church today and were missed: Clayton, Baezs, Sandra Moore, Donna Barton, Marilyn and Sean, Ruth Reese, Karen and Christian, Robert, Shirley, Hayward, Mrs. B., Suzanne and Caleb. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - November 21, 2009
• Happy Sabbath, Brothers and sisters, Leslie has a number of praises: Her bank balance was getting low; she prayed and asked God for additional funds if it were His will. Soon, mail came, she thought it was trash, started to discard it, opened it instead. She had gotten a raise through SS. those of you on SS know that there was no raise for seniors this year. A miracle? Aaron graduated HS in '07. Had some fines to pay, paid them, but did not get his diploma because school said that they had not been paid. To make a long story short, after prayer Barney and Leslie went to the school this past week, met with bookkeeper and was discovered that it had been paid. Now Aaron has his diploma. A man at Leslie's brother's church left the church 48 yrs. ago. Last Sabbath he was rebaptized back into the church. Debra Young is still at Walton Rehab. The prayer is that she can stay until she can walk again. Sandy has a new great granddaughter. All are doing well. She is expecting another one next month. Change comes hard for Kenneth, but she has begun to see some positive changes in him. Continue to pray for his salvation. Juanita is thankful that the Lord is working in her life and opening doors. Jean thanks the congregation for praying for Grant and her. Robert's brother whom he has not seen in 2 years is visiting. Gabriela's friend who had hip surgery came through without any problems. Anthony Patrick thanks us for prayers and esp. Lillian for her kindness. They do not come to church as often as they would like to because of his respiratory problems. Alice has praise for an answered prayer. Mrs. Robinson was thankful to be at church today. She is relocating here from CA. Continue to pray for Ruth's grandson. He is now on hospice. Ruth is going to FL next Sunday for the rest of the year. Pray for traveling mercies for her. Shirley is not doing well, was supposed to go to Dr. today. Continue to pray for Mrs. B. These people were not at church today and were missed: Hayward and Shirley, Waylon, Mrs. B., Suzanne and Caleb, Sandra Moore, Clayton and Gloria, Karen and Christian, Matt and Mike, Ann, Donna Barton. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - November 14, 2009
• Good afternoon, Continue to pray for the victims and families of the dead at Ft, Hood. Sandy has relatives stationed there and praise God they were not hurt. Kenneth still needs preyer; he is enrolled in a pain management program. Remember Debra Young who is now at Walton Rehab, but will have to leave soon. She needs somewhere to go for rehab. Pray that she can get an attorney to represent her so that she can get the treatment that she needs. Leslie says that Christian got the job!! Juanita had a need that only God knew and it was answered on Sabbath morning. Ann has been given an opportunity for permanent work as a substitute teacher with exceptions that fit her schedule. Gabriela's friend from FL who visits is having surgery on her other hip. Jean is thankful that God is working in her life. She begins work on her new assignment today. Alice's fruit customer's son's back surgery went well, he is also a diabetic, but her husband is dying of cancer. Her daughter's mother-in-law is in hosp. with muscular dystrophy. JP thanks God for a beautiful Sabbath. Grant has a lot going on in his life, wants to be able to do them all, but needs God's help to do it. Pray for him. The Kitchens were not at church. Arlene has a cold and Russell's brother died and he has gone to the funeral. Betty, 94, the lady who donated the money to North Augusta Church is in Mattie C. Hall nursing home. Lola's niece Linda's sister has Alzheimer's and has to live with Linda. Both of them are young and this is going to be a struggle. Pray for strength to endure. Leslie has an autoimmune deficiency, gets tried easily. Was overtired and not feeling well at start of Sabbath on Friday evening. Prayed to God for healing and was able to get up and come to church. Shirley Abney, a visitor, was thankful to have been in attendance. Pray for Jerry, Mary and Joan. There were unspoken requests. These members were not at church and were missed: Clayton, Suzanne and Caleb, Mrs. B. Shirley, Karen, Christian, Baezs, Ben, Lee, Donna Barton. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - November 08, 2009
• Happy Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters, Ruth Hart's 32 yr. old grandson John who was in an ATV accident about 6 mos. ago is still in hosp. Now he has infection in the tubes that are sustaining his life. Lola's son has a serious decision to make. Karen says they have Elania for the weekend and maybe for longer than that. They are happy that she is with them. Sandy is thankful for advances in medical technology. She is thankful that Chemo is sustaining Shirley and that Kenneth is benefiting from a feeding tube since the cancer has so decimated his mouth. Pray for the two of them. Mrs. B. got up not feeling well this AM. She was supposed to spend weekend with Hayward and Shirley, but could not make it. Leslie says that Debra Young is doing well at ARMC. She has other medical problems that need attention but the focus is on the hip for the time being. An 84 year old friend had a heart attack, but has bounced back and is doing well. Ann and others in her neighborhood are doing an intervention with a youth of the neighborhood at eight this evening. Pray for them as they intervene and that the right decision will be made. Alice's fruit sale customer's son David Nichols has had back surgery. A lady who came in to sale Mary Miller has congestive heart failure. Alice took items remaining from rummage sale to Angela's place on Thursday and made over $200.00 each day. The total amount now is $1,005.00. Way to go Alice. Connie is thankful that Teresa has been with them for as long as she has. She leaves tomorrow for a job working with children at the Christian Appalachian Center. We pray her Godspeed. Mary was not feeling well this AM. Joan came through her surgery well and is resting at home. These people were not at church today and were missed: Suzanne and Caleb, Nadia, Rayna and Marquel, Jean and Grant, Joan, Shirley, Hayward and Waylon left after SS, Juanita and Antonio, Mary, Sandra Moore, Matt, Mrs. B., Donna Barton. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - October 31, 2009
• Happy beautiful Sabbath afternoon, Brothers and Sisters, Donna Barton's daughter Brandy went back to work last night for the first time since the death of her baby. She is still having a difficult time dealing with the loss. Pray for peace of mind for her and all the family. Pray for Nettie and her husband that they not be so dogmatic when it comes to which should be the day of worship. Sunday is it for them and nothing else. Pray for Don as he prepares to teach the Sanctuary Class on 5th Sabbath. Joan had surgery yesterday, is not feeling well and would prefer to not have visitors just now. Sandy's grandson just got back from Afghanistan and both his child and wife have H1N1 virus. The child has gotten the shot, but his wife Sadie has not. She is very sick. He has to go back to Afghanistan pretty soon. Pray that things will have improved before it's time for him to be shipped out again. Kenneth started on Chemo this week. This is the third time around for this cancer. Tests will have to be run to see if it is effective. Christian's friend has breast cancer. There was a fundraiser held for her on Friday at USCA which netted about $1,700.00. Pray for the friend. Lola's cousin Michelle's daughter has a compromised immune system. One of her teachers just died from H1N1. Pray that the daughter will be all right. Retha's son is back in the states from Iraq. Shirley is thankful for the support that she has gotten from the church. She says that the cards, calls, prayers, visits have meant a lot to her with all that she has been going through. Mrs. B. had surgery on her nose for cancer. They almost waited too long because it could have gotten into her nasal cavity, but they think that they got it all. Rosemarie is thankful that she is healing from the car accident that she had in July. She wants prayer for her cousin in PA who has H1N1 and has been in a coma for 11 days. Pray for Leon's daughter who died at 36 last month. They still do not know what she died from. Pray for Robert's family from OH who is studying to become Adventists. The son is in the final stages of cancer. Leslie's brother's tetestarone level is low. This causes him to have a lack of energy. He has started on medicine to improve it. Pray that it works. Keep Summer's, the 7 yr. old that was killed in GA last week, family in your prayers. Jean has gotten a one on one nursing position with less stress and more time off than the nursing home job with just about the same pay. Karen's neighbors, Jack and Helen Williams, are in their 80's. She just got out of the hosp. and now he is in with internal bleeding that Drs. have not been able to trace the source. Bart found him on the floor of his house one day this week. Ann is thankful for the work that has been done on the property and thanks Russell for his tireless effort.Vince says that if you didn't know there had been a hole there you could not tell it now. Please take note of all the requests about H1N1. Let's be proactive and use as many preventive measures as possible to counteract this virus. These people were not at church today and were missed: Bob, Jerry and Mary, Joan, Ben, Matt, Michelle, Mrs. B., Clayton, Sandra Moore, Donna Barton, Baezs. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - October 24, 2009
• Happy chilly Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters, Ten year old Beth, a child who is up for adoption, is rebellious, in part because of a lot of trauma that she has been subjected to in her short life. She has been rejected by at least two possible sets of parents because of all the problems that she has. Pray for her that the Lord knows where she needs to be placed and the kind of specialized help that she needs. Russell is not feeling well, was not at church today. He along with Pastor, Vince and Robert did extensive work on the property this past week. Russell did an outstanding job on the tractor, Robert cut two or three trees (actually like 30 or more) and now everything is "looking good". Pastor says that one or two more days and every thing should be ready to "Go!". Pray that all of the necessary funding will come through so that the sanctuary can soon be a reality. God has all the "gold and silver" just waiting for us to give or ask for. As a case in point, an atheist lady who sold property to the Conners gave $47,000.00 to the North Augusta Church this morning because of the kindness that the Conners have shown to her and her now deceased husband. Her statement was, "The Adventist Church is the best that there is." Has our faith impressed someone of means who might be willing to make a donation to our project? Present this to the Lord as a possible avenue of resources. We ourselves need to start supporting this project financially. Shirley's white blood count went up after she had an injection, but it went back down after she had the next session of Chemo. Heyward asks prayer for a coworker Matt who has an alcohol problem; for Justin who had brain surgery, but his eyesight has not yet improved enough for him to return to work. Pray that his job will still be there when his sight improves. Pat who had surgery loaned her car to a friend. The friend returned the car, but had the key duplicated while it was in her possession, came and got the car without Pat's permission, got stopped for reckless driving, was drinking, had no license. The car was impounded and Pat does not have the money to get it out. Mrs. B. was not feeling well yesterday. Lola is in NC today seeing her daughter's new country home. Sandy reports that Casey, the 14 mo. old who was savagely beaten and abused by a man is out of the hospital doing well in the temporary custody of her great aunt and uncle. The man is in jail on that and other charges. The grandparents, former crack addicts, have petitioned for guardianship of Casey. They have been trying to get themselves straightened out. Pray that the Lord will see that Casey is placed in the proper environment. Kenneth will find out on the 22nd if anything can be done for the cancer. Sandy's nephew Randy's cancer surgery was a success. He says he needs prayer now because he will be at home for 7 weeks and his wife is "abusing" him with kindness. He too is concerned that he will have a job when he is well. Grant has a problem with his stomach, is losing weight and has elevated blood pressure, He needs our prayers that the remedy that he has found will continue to work successfully. There were unspoken needs. Yesterday was Robert Brooks' birthday. Leslie says that Brandon's children have been awarded temporarily to the maternal grandparents. He is getting a lawyer to see if he can get custody. Pray that the best thing be done for the children. You see all these requests fr needs of children. Please let us pray for all cikdren e erywhere. These people were not at church today and were missed: Lola, Karen, Russell, Nadia and children, Matt, Shirley, Mrs. B. Lee, Juanita and Antonio, Donna Barton, Patricks. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - October 17, 2009
• Happy Sabbath, Sisters and Brothers, Michael and Ruth Reese, Discover Bible school students, were at church today for the first time. We praise the Lord for that; but Michael has lost his job just this week, so pray that the Lord will supply their need. We are happy that these people were back at church today after being away for a while: the Baezs, Clayton, Sandra Moore, Terry, Sandy, the Goodwins, Ruth, Randy, Cheri was not with him; he said that she was attending the funeral of one of her deceased clients. Sandy is thankful for the prayers on her and her family's behalf. Kenneth has finished the series of Cat scans, and they have found that the cancer is from the neck up. Will not know all results until the 22nd. Sandy's oldest nephew just had thyroid cancer surgery. Keep him, family and Sandy in prayer as she ministers to them. Leslie's brother-in-law, Richard, has glaucoma and Dr. does not give much hope. Bart's stepfather died Thurs., on his wife's birthday, and his birthday would have been today. Samuel, one of our visitor's former classmates, in Arizona has had a stroke and is not doing well. She was visually shaken as she shared this. Terry has begun a series of Bible studies at the YMCA. The rooms usually come with a fee, but the Y is donating the rooms as well as free supervised recreation for youngsters accompanying the parents. Pray for Terry and the success of this endeavor. Russell is thankful that the Rummage Sale went off well yesterday. He says that they may be able to complete the clearing of the property this week. The weather did not cooperate last week. Wanda's oldest son who was a Pastor but lost interest is going to a Christian concert this evening. Pray that this is evidence of a renewed interest. Alice said that the sale yesterday was profitable, over $500.00 so far and money still coming in. Gabriela's colleague, Jennifer, has two children and is now experiencing a high-risk pregnancy. Shirley and Heyward were not at church today. Shirley's white blood count is so low that she can't be in a crowd. Ray's son's back surgery in Arizona went well. He is on his way back to CA to receive therapy at Loma Linda Hospital. These people were not at church today and were missed: Suzanne and Caleb, Mrs. B., Ann, Ben, Matt and Michelle, Donna Barton. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - October 10, 2009
• Happy Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters, Leslie is thankful that she is able to be at church today. She finally went to the Dr., he prescribed medication and she is now feeling better. Earlier in the week she had asked for prayer for Debra Young because she is in fear of losing her job. There is an additional request for her. She was not at church today because she has a medical problem and is in pain. Barney has a place on his nose that may be malignant. He is to see the Dr. this week. Ray's son-in-law is scheduled for serious back surgery on Tues. in Arizona. Ruth, Ray's friend, is coming home from FL on tomorrow. Her grandson is responding to treatment after an accident. Pray for those people who were not at church today for whatever reason. Karen is concerned about her grandchild because Brandon has reconciled with the mother of his child and has taken the baby back into what Karen calls "an unhealthy situation". Pray for the child's welfare. Rayna, Retha's granddaughter, has strep throat and is scheduled for a surgical procedure on the 10th. Pray for her other grands and greatgrands. Russell asks that we pray for him to have strength to operate the tractor as they begin clearing the land so that building can begin. Waylon wants prayer for his "Paw Paw". Pray also for Waylon. Shirley has her next Chemo session on Thur. She has been having side effects after each session, has lost hair and weight. She asks for prayer that the results will be worth all the problems. Donna Barton's daughter is not doing well at all after the birth of her dead baby. She has come to stay with Donna until she is feeling better. Pray for the entire family. Sandy was not at church and she did not contact anyone. Pray that all is going well with her and her family. These people were not at church today and were missed: Ann, Lillian. Sandy, Joan, Grant and Jean, the Mortons, Clayton and Gloria, Sandra Moore, Baezs, Goodwins, Mrs.B., Suzanne and Caleb, Donna Barton, the Patricks, God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - October 03, 2009
• Happy Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters On Mon. Sept. 28, the city commission will meet to make a final decision on our request for zoning change. An attorney from the church will be on hand to clarify some legal issues that were presented at the initial meeting to forestall approval. Pray for a positive resolution to this situation. Pray for the neighbor to the church who was critical at the initial zoning meeting and the main reason why the request was denied at that meeting. We thank the Lord that He is in control and that all will be done according to His will. Gabriela's niece is in the hosp. suffering from an increased heart rate due to stress. Ray's caregiver Dot's grandson is in the hospital in FL. She has gone down to be with him. No details on what the ailment is. My car is "sick". Pray that the treatment that has been prescribed will solve the problem. Pray for missing members. Pray that the planned food distribution at Hahn Village will be a success and that people will sign up for a Bible Study as they come to get the foodstuff. Pray for the Chavous family in St. Pete whose son died from liver problems on Wed. Shirley was at church today, but continue to pray for her improved health. There were silent requests. The Lord knows from whom they came and what they were. These people were not at church today and were missed: Clayton and Gloria; Leslie and Barney were at Sabbath school, but left because Leslie was not feeling well; Donna Barton, pray that she can get her schedule reduced so that she does not have so many patients; Baezs; Domingues; Mike, Ben and Matt Morton; Daniel and Gloria, Gloria is still at Evangelism School in FL and Daniel cannot get around by himself; Suzanne and Caleb; Sandy, since Kenneth requires 24 hr. care she is helping with the sitting; Sandra Moore; Mrs. B., she went back home, only comes when she is staying with Shirley and Hayward; Marquel, Retha's grandson. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - September 19, 2009
• Happy Sabbath, Brothers and Sisters, Jean is thankful for answered prayer that far exceeded what was requested. Juanita is thankful for God working in hers and Antonio's lives. She is grateful for all who are giving a helping hand. Suzanne again requests prayer for the troops and that Karen will not be redeployed. Hayward asks prayer for his family and his arthritis which is causing significant pain. Without going into detail, he wants us to pray for his coworker Porter. Pray that the meeting scheduled for next week will bring about favorable decisions. Lifetalk Radio headquarters is experiencing some financial difficulty. Pray that they can get the monies that are needed through contributions. This may affect all of its stations if they can't remain solvent. Pray for President Obama and leaders of other nations that they will listen to what God says to them for the good of the world These members were not at church today for whatever reason and were missed: Leslie, Ann, Clayton. Daniel and Gloria, Caleb, Sandra Moore, Nadia and children, Becky's children, the Domingues, Baezs. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - September 12, 2009
• Happy Sabbath, Arlene's nephew came through his surgery well. Clayton is doing "better". He looks like he did last year this time. Retha asks prayer for herself, is under a lot of stress, feels depressed. Pray for her son Craig in Iraq. Kenneth is now able to talk, but ask God to clear his mind, his talk is rambling. Pray that he will soon be able to come home. Demetrius' friend is out of coma and at home. Juanita is home schooling Antonio and everything is working out, even to getting a computer for him to do his work on. Pray for Waylon. He wants to come to church. Shirley starts Chemo on Thursday. Pat is doing well with hip surgery. Jean says that the antibiotics are working. Lillian says that both Stephen and Tania are back at Southern. Patrick's son has gone to Afghanistan to work for the fast money. He is concerned about his welfare. Connie's friend starts Chemo on Thursday and then radiation. Visitors are thankful for God's tender care and traveling mercies on their trip here from FL. Pray for Rebecca and Jean's coworkers who know the power of Aiken Church's prayers. Don's elderly Discover student has a daughter who was recently released from jail. She has broken all of the promises that she made before she was released and has started drinking again. Pray for people in disaster areas, and those who are experiencing all sorts of problems from the evil element that is in the world. These people were not at church today and were missed: Goodwins, Sandra Moore, Baezs, Clayton, Nadia and children, Suzanne and Caleb, Becky's family. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - September 05, 2009
• Happy Sabbath, Clayton is doing "fair". Keep him in your prayers. Inoperable cancer has returned in Kenneth's mouth; back surgery will be postponed. They will fit him with a brace instead so that he can be mobile. Since James and Sandy will be taking care of him they need prayer and the name of a good cancer Dr. in Aiken. Sandy's grandson is back in the States safe and sound from Iraq. Leslie fell in Augusta Mall last week and fractured her foot. Caj has been thanking Jesus that she has "a five year birthday". Continue to pray for troops and Karen. Caleb just turned 15. Juanita is thankful for answered prayer in her family. Remember Shirley. She has cancer in her lungs along with her other problems. Continue to pray for Heyward's friend who is in rehab center recuperating from hip surgery. Lillian's friend William Burke has a brain tumor. Wanda's brother and his wife are new grandparents to six adoptees from Uganda. After a harrowing return trip, Pastor and Donna are back from vacation in Newfoundland. Donna was not feeling well this morning. Gracie thanks God for being with her through all her difficulties. She started to cry while she was talking, but said that they were tears of gratitude because God has been so close to her through all of her problems. She has peace. There is no news about Bro. Jackson. No one knows anything except that he is dead and there is a "For Sale" sign on his property. These people were not at church today for whatever reason and were missed: Grant and Jean, Joan, Ann, Baezs, Leslie, Clayton, Gloria Curry, Sandra Moore, the Domingues, Donna Barton. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - August 29, 2009
• Mrs. B's nephew in Greenville has one kidney and they now suspect that it is malignant. Pray for him. Janiqua, Retha's granddaughter's veins are so small that they have difficulty getting in for regular blood transfusions. She is going to have a PIC line inserted. Pray that all will go well with the procedure. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - August 27, 2009
• Gloria Clayton's friend Tony Taylor was hit by a dirt bike. Pray for his recovery. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - August 24, 2009
• Happy Sabbath, Sandy says that Kenneth is having a number of procedures performed, some are working and some not so well. They are trying to get him off the ventilator. They have also performed a biopsy on his mouth because they suspect the cancer has returned. Continue to pray for him and the entire family because his illness is causing a rift in the family. Pray for Sandy. She has an inner ear infection that is causing her problems. JP's daughter is at Andrews. Pray that she gives her heart to the Lord and that she makes the correct decisions regarding her education. JP's friend Eddie died of cancer. Shirley is to have chemo. Hayward asks prayer for Pat who had a hip replacement, now needs intravenous antibiotics. Insurance will pay only if he is in a hospital or nursing home. Pray that he can get admitted to one or the other. Arlene's nephew Roger is scheduled for heart surgery on Mon. Gabriela's colleague Jennifer is in hospital. She has no family or close friends in the area, has autoimmune disease, threatening blood clots, is a very sick person. A prayer of thanksgiving. Gracie drove her van to NY for Don's memorial, got back home one day last week, had to go into town the next day. When she got back into her yard, water and oil started running out of the van all over the yard. Praise God that this did not happen to her while she was on the road to or from NY. Connie's coworker Cathy had a lump removed, will have to have Chemo. Pastor and Donna's return home will be delayed because of Bill. They will not be able to get across to the mainland until the storm has abated. Gloria will be in Evangelism School for the next 4 months. Pray for her ability to concentrate on the material being presented and for Daniel's welfare. He is going to be staying with Geanna, Gloria's daughter. Leslie is not doing well. She was not at church today. Debra, her friend, is not doing well either, but she was at church. These people were not at Church today for whatever reason: Don, Leslie,Jackson, Nadia and children, Daniel, Grace, Clayton and Gloria, Suzanne and Caleb, Sandra Moore, Goodwins, Lillian, Domingues, Ann. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - August 22, 2009
• Sandy says that her brother-in-law Kenneth is scheduled for back surgery sometime today. She still wants prayer for his salvation and for her because she is disturbed by some things that have taken place at the hospital and the way that decisions have been made. Pray that the Lord will guide the surgeon's hands and be with all the other caregivers as they attend to Kenneth's needs and that Sandy will receive the peace and patience that she needs. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - August 17, 2009
• Happy Sabbath, Thanks to Ann and Women's Ministry for an inspiring program and delicious lunch. Well done! Sandy has new vehicle, now has good transportation. She fell on concrete, has some bruises and scratches, but nothing serious, is praising God that she did not get hurt. Kenneth was in car accident on 21st of July, has 4 or 5 cracked vertebrae, infection in bowel and blood, cannot have surgery until the infections are cleared up. Pray for his salvation. Gabriela asks for prayer for husband of a friend. Also Andrew Toney a Discover Bible School student asks prayer for the family of a 43 yr. old friend who died. Pray for the troops and for the children as they go back to school. Vince says that the zoning request change is now in the hands of the planning Committee. Pray that they and any others who have to look at and approve the request will be influenced by the Lord to grant the change. Pastor and Donna will be beginning their 3 day trip back home from Canada. Pray for traveling mercies for them. They did run into some difficulties on the way there. Pray for the Stewart and Robinson families. They both lost loved ones overnight. Leslie's brother fell and hurt his eye that required stitches at the ER. Her friend Debra who has been coming to church with her has health problems and no insurance. Pray that the recent efforts that she has taken to show proof of income will result in her getting the assistance that she needs. Prayer for the young people across America. They need help. Pray for Retha and her family. These people were not at church today: Clayton and Gloria, Daniel, Bro. Jackson, the Baezs, Shirley and Hayward were there, but left early, Don, Juanita and Antonio. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - August 15, 2009
• Happy Sabbath, Pray for the Bishoff family in MS whose mother just died of brain cancer. Christian's first semester at college is paid for through scholarships and grants. After 2 1/2 years Leslie has her satellite dish up and running. Her niece has just gotten a 6 yr. old daughter from China. Lola's grandson's friend lost a family member. Grace has gone to NY for funeral service for Don. Demetrius believes in prayer made from Aiken Church. Requests prayer for two of his friends: Jonathan was in car accident and is bleeding into his brain and another is scheduled to take boards for his medical license. Clayton is getting out of the hospital after another bleeding session. Pray also for Gloria. Shirley is now out of hosp. They found a spot on her lungs. Her system is too fragile for typical cancer treatments. Mrs.B. has fallen again and hurt her head. Gloria's brother-in-law has turned for the worse, is in ICU. Gloria will be going to school in FL on 23rd, still has not found appropriate care facility for Daniel. Connie had a safe trip to and from PA. She had another request which I missed. The Lord knows what it is. Gabriela's colleague's wife is out of ICU doing much better, breathing on her own. Pray for the troops and their families and that Karen will not be redeployed. Pray for Antonio and Nick and that Nick will continue in God's way despite the negative influences in his family. The adoptive Mom of 9 children died on Monday. Children are small and cannot understand why "Mommy" is not coming home. These members were not at church today: Clayton and Gloria, Jackson, Sandy, Sandra Moore, Shirley, Daniel. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - August 10, 2009
• Happy Sabbath, Leslie's stepmother's youngest son (40) Brian Williams has rare form of cancer. He has changed his lifestyle since the onset. Gabriela's 37 yr. old colleague Donald's wife is in intensive care bleeding from the esophagus. She is stabilized, but not responding to treatment. They have 2 small children, he does not know anything about child care and has no one to help him. They need pray and help. Connie is on vacation, got to her destination safely. Beverly Swinson has same health problems in addition to a new one. Lola got a call from someone in a Greenville, TN hospital that Bill Crouch was there dying of cancer. They were trying to notify Pastor, but we can pray for him. Jean got word this morning that her 40 yr. old son has had a heart attack. Shirley is still in hospital, sleeping most of the time, will have a heart catherization. Pray for Heyward's friend Pat whose hip replacement became infected and he now has to have that removed and another inserted. Sandy is still having car trouble and Kenneth is in hosp. after a car accident. He is on a ventilator 100% for now, and has a bruised heart.Sandy says it's touch and go and asks prayer for his salvation. Clayton has been hemorrhaging again. Ann asks for prayer for missing members. These regular attendee were not at church today and were missed: Suzanne and Caleb, Clayton and Gloria, Daniel and Gloria, Bro. Jackson, Jerry and Mary, Domingues, Sandy, Sandra Moore, Nadia and children, Becky and family, Donna Barton. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - July 25, 2009
• Happy Sabbath, Sandy's great-grandson is allergic to a number of things, but is now doing better than he has in a long time. Pray that Kenneth will open his heart to the Lord. Retha requests prayer for her grandson Akia and her niece Doris who has breast cancer. Jerry is having trouble walking. Clayton is proud to be at church today, but asks for prayer for his health. Suzanne's coworker is still not well. Continue to pray for her and our troops. Leslie's friend Sally has been cured of breast cancer but is one stage away from needing dialysis. She has a good attitude. Another friend needs to see a specialist but her insurance will not cover. Needs money or another Dr. who will accept her insurance. Shirley is feeling better but has no strength, is in bed most of the time. Mrs. B. had to go to the hospital yesterday for kidney problems. Heyward says he has a friend who is also having kidney problems. There were a number of unspoken requests. These people were not at church today: Goodwins, Baezs, Jimmy, Jerry and Mary, Jackson, Donna Barton, Ann, Sandra Moore, Shirley, and Daniel. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - July 18, 2009
• Happy Sabbath, Leslie's nephew Noel has been diagnosed as bipolar and is not doing well. VBS was a tremendous success. Thanks to Becky and her staff. Suzanne says that Caleb's dad lost his job, she asked us to pray and he found another one in 2 weeks. Caleb has gotten back home safely from FL. Pray for one of her coworkers. Allis and Luke are sick. One of friends is having serious surgery. Madison Church in WI is growing so much that they are planting a new church. Ann says that Earl for whom she requested prayer last week is out of the coma, did not experience any serious damage from the stroke and may be able to come home to Aiken soon. Heyward says that they have been having mechanical problems with their car and that Shirley is in the Aiken Hospital. One of his friends has a failed kidney and another is having marital problems. Robert is praising God that he is able to walk again. He is still waiting for a diagnosis from his doctor. Jean is thankful for the Lord granting them traveling mercies as they traveled to Canada and back. Sandy is still having car trouble. Brandy is having surgery soon. These were not at church today: Shirley, Clayton and Gloria, William, Sandra Moore, Gracie, and Donna Barton. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - July 12, 2009
• Happy 4th of July and Happy Sabbath, Pastor says that Mary is not feeling well. She and Jerry were not at church. Donna sprained her back, is in pain. Russell's daughter needs prayer for a medical condition. The floor plans for our new church should be completed sometime next week. Keep this project in your prayers. Sandy and James need prayers for guidance. Gabriela wants prayer for Helen's daughter who is a student and is scheduled for surgery on July 15. Pray for Robert. Robert says that he is not in as much pain as before and is thankful for prayers. He is still in wheelchair, but was at church today. Ann praises God for His goodness, asks for prayer because she will be out of her comfort zone when she is working on Arts and Crafts at VBS. Pray for Earl Graham who went into a diabetic coma while in TX. He is still in coma and has also had a light heart attack since. Pray for him and his nieces who went to TX to see him and are on their way back to Aiken. Anthony and his wife are transferring their membership to Aiken Church. Pray for the Denmark Church that they are leaving. One of their members just died so they now have only 5 members. Pray for Shirley, Gracie, and William. Cont'd prayer for Leslie's friend Sybil who just lost her husband. VBS which starts on Monday. These people were not at church today: Don, Clayton, Suzanne, William. Lillian, Grant and Jean, Heyward and Shirley, and Gracie. God bless, Wilhelmina
  Brian Howell - July 04, 2009