Health-Prayer
Make Time for Prayer
This section is for family members who need prayer due to illness, are undergoing tests, are hurt in some way, etc. Please let us know if a family member is under the weather by using the "contact us" link because "a family that prays together, stays together!!!"
15And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. 16Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. (James 5:15-16 NIV)
Margaret "Aunt Maree" Bryant, wife of Robert "Boot" Bryant, daughter-in-law of George & Mary Eva Bryant
November 30, 2010 - Update: Aunt Maree has been released from the hospital and is now at Magee Rehab Center. She is continuing to progress everyday, and is now trying to talk and has started exercising - praise God! The address of the rehab center is 1513 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 if you'd like to communicate with her. Please continue to keep Aunt Maree and her family in your prayers.
November 17, 2010 – Update: Aunt Maree is doing much better, praise God! She now is able to eat pureed food and is presently receiving speech therapy. Please continue to pray for Aunt Maree’s speedy recovery.
November 17, 2010 – Update: Aunt Maree is doing much better, praise God! She now is able to eat pureed food and is presently receiving speech therapy. Please continue to pray for Aunt Maree’s speedy recovery.
November 13, 2010 - Margaret “Aunt Maree” Bryant was taken to the emergency room because she was having trouble breathing. As it turns out, she has suffered a stroke which left her right side paralyzed, unable to speak, and not responding to simple commands. Please keep Aunt Maree and her family in your prayers.
Steve Hayes - son of Josephine "Lil Sis' Ellis, grandson of George & Mary Eva Bryant
March 4, 2010 Update - Steve Hayes is home and recouperating nicely. Please continue to keep him in your prayers for a full and speedy recovery.
February 17, 2010 - Steve Hayes has been admitted to the Beaver Medical Center Hospital for pnuemonia. Please pray for a speedy recovery.
Josephine "Lil Sis" Ellis - daughter of George & Mary Eva Bryant
March 9, 2009:
Deborah Ellis, sister -in-law of Anna Ellis Shipp, lost her mother this past week. This is Anna's brother Bill's wife who resides in Virginia. Please keep the Ellis family in your prayers. Our sincere condolences to the Ellis family.
Margaret "Aunt Maree" Bryant, wife of Robert "Boot" Bryant, daughter-in-law of George & Mary Eva Bryant
March 7, 2009 – UPDATE:Aunt Maree has been released from the hospital and is back at home resting comfortable. God is continuing to show us that prayers can be answered! The family asks that you to continue to include Aunt Maree in your daily prayers.
March 5, 2009: Margaret “Aunt Maree” Bryant was taken to the emergency room because she was feeling lethargic. Please pray that the doctors will find the reason and diagnose her properly, as you keep her, as well as her family, in your prayers.
Louise Bryant Singleton - daughter of George & Mary Eva Bryant
September 7, 2008: Louise Bryant Singleton is sick and asking for your prayers. Please keep her, as well as her daughter Mary, in your prayers as they work together for a speedy recovery.
Brenda Bryant Jenkins - daughter of Robert "Boot" Bryant, granddaughter of George & Mary Eva Bryant
August 24, 2008: On Tuesday, August 19 Brenda Jenkins fell at her home in Wheaton, MD and broke her leg in two places. She had surgery on Wednesday, August 20 and is presently doing well. She will be recuperating in Yeadon, PA with her mom, Margaret “Maree” Bryant. Please keep Brenda and her recovery in your hearts and prayers.
Devalle Jovan Miller - son of Karen "Kerry" Bryant Miller, grandson of Robert Bryant, Jr., great-grandson of Robert "Boot" Bryant, great-great grandson of George & Mary Eva Bryant
August 24, 2008: On Sunday, August 17 while attending a training seminar in Atlanta, GA, Devalle Jovan Miller, son of Karen “Kerry” Bryant Miller was rushed to the hospital. After spending two days in ICU and extensive testing, it was determined that he has type 1 diabetes. He was released from the hospital and returned home safely on Thursday, August 21st. Please keep Jovan in your prayers as he begins this new chapter in his life.
July 8, 2008: Alberta McNeely is requesting prayers as doctors have determined that she is anemic and has a leakage in her small intestines. She is presently undergoing IV treatments to try to avoid surgery. Her doctor has approved an interruption in her treatments so she can attend the family reunion; however, upon returning home from the reunion, the IV treatments will resume. Please keep Bert in your thoughts and prayers.
March 3, 2008: Margaret “Aunt Maree” Bryant was hospitalized for pneumonia for two weeks in February and is now recovering at home nicely. She has some “up days and down days” and is “not back to her old self yet” but is trying to regain her strength. Please keep Aunt Maree in your prayers as she recovers.
Odessa Green Lazard - daughter of Mary Ella Green Genes, granddaughter of Arthur Lee Capel, great-granddaughter of George & Mary Eva Bryant
November 30, 2007: Praise report!!! Odessa Green Lazard discovered bright red spots on her legs which did not go away. After various unsuccessful attempts to determine the cause of these spots, she has been undergoing tests. Since September 27, 2007 Odessa had three biopsies to determine if she had cancer, lupus, or leukemia. After two months of waiting and praying, all test results came back negative – PRAISE GOD!!! While it has been determined that she does not have cancer, lupus or leukemia, it is unclear as to what caused the red spots so she will remain under the care of a physician for the next two years for monitoring. The show of support from family during this time leaves Odessa overwhelmed with love and appreciation. She wishes to thank everyone who went through this ordeal with her as well as those who have been praying for and with her. All of the telephone calls, letters, notes, and emails of encouragement and love helped lift her spirits during this extremely difficult time. Odessa asks that you continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers as this is the beginning of a new phase for her. Blessings to you all.
Sweetie Wallace - daughter of Arthur Lee Capel, granddaughter of George & Mary Eva Bryant
October 29, 2007: Rosa Lee “Sweetie” Wallace had knee surgery this morning on an outpatient basis. The surgery to remove a large knot was successful and she is presently doing well while resting at home. Because of her determination and spirit, she should be up and running again in a few days. Please keep Sweetie in your prayers as she recovers.
Dorian Sims - son of Tina Ellis Sims, grandson of Josephine "Lil Sis" Ellis, great-grandson of George & Mary Eva Bryant
October 21, 2007: On Thursday, October 18, 2007, Dorian Sims was in a car accident. He was driving to work and a lady pulled out from a side street and hit his car. As a result of the impact, he hit his head on the windshield resulting in a knot on his head and upper back and neck pain. He’s home now, and as of today is feeling better and walking around but will be out of work for a few days. It’s unclear right now whether he’ll have to go to physical therapy. It’s a blessing that Dorian, who was wearing a seatbelt, wasn’t hurt worse as his car was banged up pretty badly. Please keep Dorian in your prayers.
Jason Washington - son of Odessa Green Lazard, grandson of Mary Ella Green, great-grandson of Arthur Lee Capel, great-great grandson of George & Mary Eva Bryant.
September 30, 2007 Update: Pastor Barr underwent surgery on Tuesday, September 25 to treat an aneurysm that had developed in his brain. We thank and praise God that the procedure was successful.
His condition remains serious, particularly over the next three weeks. An extended recovery period will follow. On Wednesday evening September 26, Pastor Barr did open his eyes, smile and acknowledge his wife, Kim, and son, Jay. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I ask that you would please remain prayerful for Pastor Barr and his family as well as the Macedonia Church family.
Jason Washington - son of Odessa Green Lazard, grandson of Mary Ella Green, great-grandson of Arthur Lee Capel, great-great grandson of George & Mary Eva Bryant.
Jason Washington and the congregation of the Macedonia Church in Pittsburgh ask for your prayers for their pastor, Jason A. Barr, Jr., who suffered from an aneurysm on Monday, September 24, 2007. He is presently being treated and recovering in the hospital. Please add Pastor Barr, his family, and congregation to your prayer list.
The Lazard Family
Sept. 18, 2007: Odessa Green Lazard’s son Joseph Lazard, Jr. (Junior) is presently incarcerated in the Colorado State Penitentiary and unfortunately it doesn’t appear that his parole will be granted. Odessa and her family are going through a very rough time and are asking the family to lift up Junior and their family in prayer.
June 28, 2007: Brenda Bryant Jenkins is almost fully recovered from a slight stroke suffered in September of 2006. She is presently away from her job on rehabilitation and staying in
Robert Bryant, Jr. - son of Robert "Boot" Bryant, grandson of George & Mary Eva Bryant
April 27, 2007: As a result of chest pains and after a stress test which identified heart blockage, on April 23, 2007 Robert Bryant Jr. had a heart catheterization in which a stent was inserted to keep the artery open. He is presently at home resting comfortably - thank God!!! He has been advised to take it easy for the rest of the week. Let's pray that Jr. will follow doctor's orders!!! Please keep Jr. and his family in your prayers.
April 13, 2007: Good News!!! The results from Alberta's colonoscopy came back negative and she's in good health - praise God!!!
April 5, 2007: Alberta Pope McNeely had a colonoscopy and is presently waiting for the results. Please keep Alberta in your prayers.
Henry P. Green
April 1, 2007: Henry was readmitted to the hospital on Thursday, March 29 and released on Saturday, March 31. The doctors believe that his heart is NOT the issue (praise God!) and that he probably has a severe case of acid reflux. Henry is presently at home resting comfortably and asks that you continue to keep him and his family in prayer.
March 24, 2007: Henry's heart catheterization was completed yesterday at the Beaver County Medical Center and the results are encouraging. A small blockage was found but not enough of a blockage that a stent was necessary. He has been released from the hospital and is resting comfortably at home. Henry and Janet would like to thank you all for your prayers and calls and ask that you continue to keep him lifted in prayer.
March 22, 2007: Henry is still at Sewickley Hospital in the critical care unit. He did not have the heart catheterization today as his heart rate and blood pressure dropped. He is presently doing fine and will be transported to the Beaver County Medical Center to have the procedure tomorrow. Let us continue to lift Henry up in prayer.
March 21, 2007: Henry Green was taken to the emergency room yesterday as a result of trouble breathing. He was then transferred to
March 19, 2007: Chantel has recovered nicely from surgery and is scheduled to go back to work today. Thank you all for your prayers.
March 13, 2007: Chantel Lazard, 23 year old daughter of Vince and Odessa Lazard, underwent surgery today to have a golf ball sized cyst removed from her breast. She is recovering nicely at home with her mom and dad. Please keep Chantel and her family in your prayers.
March 13, 2007: George Dupree, 78 years old living in Monroe, Georgia, is presently not feeling well. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.