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<p class=MsoNormal>I apologize if you get multiple copies of this message, but until
we get everyone signed up for the new mailing list, I’m using all the
addresses I have.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Please keep our brother Lon in your prayers as he undergoes cancer
surgery tomorrow (Feb 16<sup>th</sup>). Lon’s original message regarding
this surgery, and steps beyond, is copied below. If you’re so
inclined, take a moment now to pray as one:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i>Heavenly Father, Lon has demonstrated to all of us his
faith in You, and has shown that through his invitation and acceptance of Jesus
Christ as his Savior, that the Holy Spirit now fills his heart and soul. Father,
You are in control. We pray that You envelope Lon with Your love and caring,
and that You give Dr. Munson and his team the wisdom and skills to perform this
delicate operation with success to begin Lon’s path to recovery. Sustain
Lon through Your grace Father that his strength and courage may not falter.
We pray Father, that You heal Lon according to Your will. We ask this
through Your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>We love you Lon and are with you through our prayers and our
thoughts. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Your brothers in Christ.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>NMIC Men's Ministry<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.newmeninchrist.org"><span
style='color:blue'>www.newmeninchrist.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Handwriting"'>Glorifying God
by following His commands in Discipling, Developing, and Deploying men into
service of family, church, and community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old
things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (2 Corinthians 5:17)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Dear
Family & Friends,<br>
<br>
After three in-depth opinions, lots of study,
and prayer, we chose as my surgeon Dr. John Monson, chief of
colo-rectal surgery for the Wilmot Cancer Center at Strong Memorial
Hospital. Surgery is planned for Monday, February
16. I'll have a temporary illeostomy (a "bag," which
I hope matches my shoes</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'><img
border=0 width=19 height=19 id="_x0000_i1025"
src="cid:image001.gif@01C98F6C.A50DBA30" alt=":-)"></span><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>)- reversal in 3 - 6
months - and further chemo based on the pathology of the tumor and surrounding
lymph nodes that he removes. <br>
<br>
Dr. Ramon Qazi, medicinal (chemo)oncologist at Strong
and Highland Hospitals, is now my case manager, a man we have worked with since
last September, admire and trust. He will guide my cure for at least the next
five years.<br>
<br>
So here we go - with God's help!<br>
<br>
Your continued prayers and support would be
deeply appreciated. <br>
<br>
Love, Lon </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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