June 20, 2024

Alivia Raelyn Pettigrew (daughter of KJ and Michelle) was born 2:32 am on Saturday June 15, 2024 via an unplanned C-section 6 weeks before her due date. During an ultrasound on June 4th it was determined that Alivia's size was measuring 2 weeks behind. They increased Michelle to twice-a-week appointments to keep an eye on the development.  On Friday the 14th's morning appointment, they noticed the baby's heart rate had a few decelerations. The baby's heart rate continued to be low, which was a concern to the doctors. They advised that we needed to get the baby out soon via C-section. At 2:32 am Alivia entered the world with the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck, knotted in 2 places, and twisted up. It was clear that this was the reason for the baby's distress and lack of growth inside the womb. It is truly a miracle that she made it despite being literally choked and deprived of oxygen. 

Both Michelle and Alivia are doing well. Alivia will be in NICU for a few weeks as she grows and meets all her goals. One of the biggest challenges for 34 week gestational babies is learning how to eat and breathe at the same time. So far Alivia has been eating more than the minimum almost every feeding and has not needed a feeding tube. Michelle is recovering as well. The past couple days have been hard as the drugs from the surgery wear off, but she is managing. 

Thank you again for all the love, prayers, and support. - KJ Pettigrew

The Pettigrews will need our prayers and support in many ways. They did not get to have their baby shower yet, so click here for their Amazon baby gift registry

There is also a Meal Train that was set up for them. Click to access the Meal Train

We are having church in house churches on June 30th! We are encouraging everyone to make the most of smaller size gathering by meeting together by family group or by combining groups. There will be many House Church locations around the Metro Atlanta area on that day. If you're not sure where to attend, Click here to get more info.

We want to keep our kids in mind for House Church Sunday as well. Click here for info about engaging and taking care of kids during House Church.

• Jack Pallas: The Pallas family request prayers for their son, Jack, who has been sick for over a month and is undergoing tests. Please pray for God's healing power to work in him and God's guidance to be with the doctors and God's peace to be with the family and with Jack.
• The Pettigrew Family: Alivia Pettigrew was born 6 weeks before her due date and will be in the hospital for a while. Please pray that she grows and develops in a healthy way.
• AJ Freer: We mourn the loss of one of our campus students, AJ Freer, who was in a fatal car accident recently. Please keep the family and our campus ministry in your prayers. 
• Milton Guest: Milton has been in the hospital after falling and fracturing his hip. He had surgery for partial hip replacement and will have a difficult recovery time. Pray for strength for him to recover completely.
• Lean Paratto: Please pray for our new sister, Leann Paratto.  She has progressive Multiple Sclerosis and lives in Legacy Ridge Assisted Living. She is 51 years old. Please pray for her MS to slow, and that she can be reconnected with her 11-year-old daughter, Lily.
• Melinda Morrell-Wilson was diagnosed with Thoracolumbar scoliosis.  That is a a sideways curve that occurs in the junction of the spine's middle-back (lower thoracic) and lower-back (upper lumbar) regions.  It causes quite a bit of pain in the back, hips,  and stomach. Please pray for recovery. 
• Nicha Hilliard: Please pray for Nicha's dad, Curtis Thompson, as he is suffering from Stage 4 lung cancer in Jackson, MS.
• Dean Richards: Joe White's cousin Dean Richards, a fireman in Davy, Florida, suffered a stroke recently and is in a coma. His wife Jess Is from Great Britain, So none of her family are stateside. Please pray for Dean's Full and rapid recovery, So that He, Jess And their little one can be Reunited. Thank you all and God Bless!
• Rosa Lopez: Please keep Rosa López in your prayers. She was diagnosed with breast cancer. Pray for healing and comfort as this is being a devastating news for the entire family.
• Harvey Allen: Our brother Harvey was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Please pray for complete healing.
• Greg Lynn: Karl Lynn's brother, Greg, has STAGE 4 lung and kidney cancer. The cancer is in both lungs. Please pray for Greg, his kids and wife Brenda. 
• Judith Hicks: Judith is experiencing several mental health issues that constantly attack her faith. Please pray for her to have a firm faith in God and Jesus and to be healed mentally.
• Dana Hawkins: Please continue to pray for full recovery from cancer.