Prayer Requests
Prayers for Members and Friends of UUC
3/1: Paul Louie • 3/2: Emma Louie • 3/3: Jay Wesley Robb • 3/4: Don Smith • 3/5: DarEll Weist • 3/6: Perry Wiggins • 3/7: Brittney Abraham • 3/8: Ryan Alvarez • 3/9: Eloys Anderson • 3/10: Chris Barron • 3/11: Barbara Bernd • 3/12: Efrain Brizuela • 3/13: Wealthea Buchanan • 3/14: Leonard Buchanan • 3/15: Debra Chaney • 3/16: Andrea Chaney • 3/17: Asia Chaney • 3/18: Sung Cho • 3/19: Reginald Maurice Copeland • 3/20: Alex Delacruz • 3/21: Alexander Delacruz III • 3/22: Lucy Delgado • 3/23: Angelia Dickerson • 3/24: Alicia Driscoll • 3/25: Mark Driscoll • 3/26: Zachary Driscoll • 3/27: Shawn Vos • 3/28: Hector Espinosa • 3/29: Allison Fleming • 3/30: Jim Furmston • 3/31: Julia Garcia
Prayers for Our Partner Congregations and Ministries
3/2-8: Presbytery of the Pacific Flame of Unity St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church
UMC West District Cycle of Prayer: Grace United Methodist Church
3/9-15: Presbytery of the Pacific Flame of Unity: Taiwanese Presbyterian Church in South Bay
UMC West District Cycle of Prayer: Hamilton United Methodist Church
3/16-22: Presbytery of the Pacific Flame of Unity: St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church
UMC West District Cycle of Prayer: Hollywood First United Methodist Church
3/23-3/29: Presbytery of the Pacific Flame of Unity: South Bay Presbyterian Church
UMC West District Cycle of Prayer: Holman United Methodist Mission
Prayers for Those with Special Needs
Physical and Mental Health Problems: José Rodriguez (Sonia Rodriguez’ father) — kidney failure & pneumonia • Andrea Press’ mother—recovering from stroke • Virgilia Johnson (Howard Johnson’s wife, Amos & Raquel Johnson’s mother) — struck by car – broken back • Jake Anthony (Friend of Andrea Press)—in intensive Care with the Flu • The Rev. Steve Hundley (Director of Connectional Ministries of the Cal-Pac Annual Conference) —undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma • Hooching Pan—Recovering from stroke • Wanda Pan-Christiansen, Winnie, Wendy, Wesley & Weston Pan • Yourong Tan —lung cancer • Sulma Velasquez — kidney failure • Cheryl McDonald’s friend Gretchen—Cancer diagnosis • Josephine Burch (Cheryl McDonald’s Mother) • Kiwi Burch (Cheryl McDonald’s Sister)—Back injuries • Antonio Luis Sonor—Cancer • Eloys Anderson—Diabetes, Hypertension, Arthritis, COPD • Martha Chavez—ALS • Estella Hagins (Wealthea Buchanan’s Mother) • Stanley Davis—Cancer (Angela Dickerson’s Cousin) • Daniel Bruce Johnson —Bipolar Disease (Howard Johnson’s Brother) • Brenda Rodriguez—Liver Cancer (Howard Johnson’s Niece) • Paul Stouffer—Leukemia (Carlos Stouffer’s Father) • Chris Barron—Dental & back problems • Bill Halus—Recovery from hip surgery • Lewis Logan’s mother—cancer • Howard Johnson—High blood pressure • Pastor Ted Moore’s mother • Carldell London • Amanda Saylor (Susan Stouffer’s Niece) — ongoing recovery from accident • Otilia Gonzalez (Susan Estrada’s Grandmother) — multiple illnesses
Housing Needs: Carldell London • Chris Barron • Clients of Oportunidad • Carolyn Adkins • Joe Wedner • Clients of UUC’s community outreach program
Employment Needs: Chris Barron • Josefina Alcocer • Alvaro Hernandez • James Tarrant
Need for Strength, Support and Guidance: Kiwi Burch (Cheryl McDonald’s sister) • Juan Torres Milan • James Tarrant • The
Driscoll Family and Shawn • Maurice Copeland • Larry Hirsch • Ziba Naseri & family • James Brown • Carla Castañeda—daughter kidnapped in Juarez, Mexico • Joe Wedner in his efforts to bring his wife & daughter from Zamboanga City, Philippines to the U.S.
Those Grieving: The Family of Renée Moonshine, especially her sister, Thelma Press (Andrea’s mother) • The family and friends of Jennifer Lawson (Daughter of Cheryl McDonald's Friends)
Prayers for Those Who Suffer Around the World
Communities Suffering from Disasters: Cyclone in Tonga • Typhoon in the Visayas region of the Philippines • Chronic Kidney Disease in Nicaragua • All those around the world living with HIV/AIDS
Communities Suffering from War, Political Unrest and Violence: The Ukraine and Russia • Venezuela • Central African Republic • Civil war in Congo • Child labor and child soldiers around the world • Conflict between Israel and Palestine • Civil War in Syria • War in Afghanistan • Political unrest in Egypt • Political Unrest in Iran • Political unrest in Iraq • Continuing conflict between India & Pakistan • Tensions between North and South Korea and the U.S. • Tensions between China & Japan • Drug violence in Mexico • Religious violence in Nigeria • Extra-judicial killings and militarization in the Philippines • The Chinese occupation of Tibet • A culture of violence in the United States & the political debate over gun control legislation • Political unrest in Zimbabwe • Kidnappings in Juarez • Domestic & foreign surveillance by the NSA • Rape victims in India and around the world
Communities Suffering from Social and Economic Injustices: Human rights abuses in China and other countries around the world • Child and spouse abuse • Human trafficking • Homelessness • Bullying and hate crimes • Political refugees, economic migrants, and the need for immigration reform • Mass incarceration & solitary confinement in U.S. prisons • Collective bargaining rights for workers • The battle over a just and compassionate national budget in the U.S. • Problems rolling out the affordable care act • Mining for tin and rare earth metals in Africa & Indonesia • Strip Mining in Mindanao, Philippines
Prayers for Our Leaders
Political Leaders: President Barack Obama • Senators Diane Feinstein & Barbara Boxer • Congresswoman Karen Bass • Governor Jerry Brown • State Senator Holly Mitchell • Assembly Member Reginald Jones-Sawyer • Mayor Eric Garcetti • City Councilperson Curren Price • City Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas
Religious Leaders: Linda Culbertson (General Presbyter, Presbytery of the Pacific) • Wendy Tajima (Stated Clerk, Presbytery of the Pacific) • Minerva Carcaño (Bishop of the LA Episcopal Area UMC) • Kathey Michelle Wilborn (West District Superintendent UMC)
Prayers of Thanksgiving: Charles Meek’s parole & new home • Kiwi Burch’s new home • Hooching Pan’s amazing recovery • Adilia James’ Pregnancy • Theresa Wang’s engagement • Bishop Carcaño’s witness in DC
Please Write to Our Shut-ins
Martha Chavez, 2190 W. Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Hope Blacker, 1015 S. Orange Grove Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019
Josephine Burch, St. John of God Retirement and Care Center, 2035 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018
Hooching Pan, Alliance Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Room 102, 3825 Durkee Ave., El Monte, CA 91732