Urgent Prayer Request for Gary Austin

Please pray for Gary Austin, pastor of the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Grace Brethren Church, who is currently about halfway through a series of 28 treatments for colorectal cancer.

Word has come that Gary was admitted to the hospital on Sunday with a high fever. Doctors discovered that he has a perforated colon, and they have discontinued his cancer treatment. He is off of all food and they are hoping for it to heal naturally.

Gary's wife, Jean, says he is doing well, and is up and able to walk around the hospital. Doctors will evaluate the situation Friday for further treatment.