Here is a list that is updated weekly with the prayer requests submitted from our Body of believers:

First Church of the Open Bible Prayer Requests – 2.7.10

To place a request, call Bill Smith (319-521-1446) or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

·         Israel group leaves this week – please keep them in prayer.

·         HAITI – pray for the devastation from the earthquakes.

·         Jane Murphy – her daughter, Dolly, has been in ICU in Des Moines this week and is in a coma.

·         Gayle Broxey – doing well, continue to pray for the medication to stabilize.

·         Steve Suhl –started radiation treatments.

·         Nancy Sexton – recovering from knee surgery– pray for pain relief.

·         Wayne Sexton – has a blockage in his artery – awaiting 2^nd opinion.

·         Todd Trimble – still having heart issues and will be seeing a specialist.

·         Darren Stevens – needs prayer for a displaced knee cap & healing in his arm.

·         Mary Moore – her father has been very ill and not expected to live.

·         Gail Finn – her sister-in-law, Betty, has lung cancer and has been given 15 months to live.  She is very close to Gail.

·         JoAn Dostal – Had a procedure to treat a torn tendon in her shoulder, pray for pain relief and restoration of the tendon.

·         Patty Treiber – 5 yr. old grandson, Jerald, has a severe form of epilepsy.

·         Donna Smith – please keep her in prayer for health issues.

·         Janelle Lutz – Recently diagnosed with myeloid leukemia.  It is in the early stages and can be treated with medicine.  Please continue to pray.

·         John Sents – back in Willow Gardens and still battling infection.

·         Dee Cecil – recently diagnosed with breast cancer – upcoming surgery.

·         Chuck & Wanda Church – please pray for their home to sell.

·         Rosella Rhoda - is undergoing testing for health issues and requests prayer.   

·         Tammy Drake – recovering from surgery/cancer removal.

·         Susie Anderson – needs continual prayer for strength, as well as continued healing for her mother, Geraldine, and for a sister with heart problems.    

·         Tristan Taylor -son of Chari and Tim, needs continual prayer for health.        

·         Dorothy Schloss—is at Northbrook Care Center and would like visitors.

·         Marsha Heiken –Please keep her in prayer for continued healing.

·         Employment needed – Wayne Anderson, Stacia Boots, Chad Babor.

·         Josiah’s Playground – in need of more kids.

Also continue to pray for …

·         Grace Groups, INSTE, Mid America School of Ministry, Josiah’s Playground, Children’s and Youth Ministries, troops overseas, health, unity and prosperity of FCOB, and FCOB outreach into the community.