Wheeler, Lois

A 3rd generation missionary to Nigeria. Administrator at lka Christian Hospital, along with my son Benjamin and his wife Chelsea we are responsible for maintaining, sustaining and developing lka Bible School, translation work in 4 languages, printing, well drilling and maintenance, assisting in supporting camps and seminars.

Commending Church

Huntingville Community Church

Country

Nigeria

PRAYER ITEMS

20

Oct 2022

Difficult situations

Girls’ camp was held here last week. We thank God for safety and lives committed to the Lord. Please pray for these nearly 100 girls as many go back home…
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14

Sep 2022

Travel protection

The annual Sunday school teachers’ seminar will be held here at Ika Mission in October. Please pray for travel protection for those who will be coming and for wisdom for…
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11

Aug 2022

Their burden for the youth

Many will be arriving here for a week-long seminar on camp counselling. Please pray for their safe arrival. This is in preparation for the Boys’ and Girls’ camps to be…
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23

Jun 2022

Health + Evangelistic conference

Thank you for your care and continued prayers on our behalf. Tom is making slow progress and is still quite confused but has surprised me at times by recalling old…
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2

Jun 2022

Update

It has now been a month since Tom has been home recovering from his stroke. We thank the Lord for the improvement in his condition. He is more aware of…
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5

May 2022

In a familiar space

Tom has been discharged and will continue physiotherapy at home. He is able to speak clearly but still struggles to think clearly. His left leg and arm are still very…
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7

Apr 2022

Very good signs

Tom is now eating solid food and sleeping well. His speech is improving and he is beginning to remember people. He has started to move his left hand and leg…
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24

Mar 2022

Pray for Tom

Please join us in praying for Tom & Lois Wheeler, who serve the Lord in Nigeria. Tom was rushed to hospital while out of town. Scans have shown that he…
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17

Feb 2022

Undergoing tests

God in His wonderful way has brought Lois back to His work here. Many thanks to all who prayed through the past few months. Tom suffered a partial stroke 10…
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3

Feb 2022

Thank you

I [Lois] have a huge matter of thanks for your prayers this week. God has worked His wonders again. My application for Medicaid was approved today. My surgical bill will…
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27

Jan 2022

Update

My [Lois] final check-up with the Cardiologist was on January 19th. All went well and he says I am good to go. I just need an ECG annually, which I…
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2

Dec 2021

Quickly repaired

The TAVR procedure was successfully completed. I was discharged the next day and have a check-up today. Thank you for all the prayer support. The Lord answered in His marvelous…
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25

Nov 2021

Procedure booked

I [Lois] was in the ER overnight and had cardiac catheterization, three CT scans, and bloodwork done in preparation for the TAVR repair on my heart for Severe Aortic Stenosis.…
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4

Nov 2021

More tests needed

Lois’ appointment with the specialist went well. She’s been given two options: open-heart surgery or TAVR, a minimally invasive heart procedure to replace an aortic valve that can’t fully open.…
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21

Oct 2021

Heart issues

I [Lois] had a routine follow-up echocardiogram done a year ahead of schedule when I was recently in the States. Not anticipating much difference, I went back to Nigeria only…
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29

Oct 2020

Critical devastation

We don’t really know what reports are being made in the West about the situation here in Nigeria. Last week, the situation here went from very peaceful protests to very…
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4

Jun 2020

Two trees had

A sudden big wind and rain blew up last night. We woke this morning to find that two trees had fallen on Bible school buildings. The students should have been…
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29

Aug 2019

New Bible School students

We are excited about 41 new Bible School student admissions. We won’t be surprised if the Lord brings the number of our First-Year students up to 50 come October when…
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27

Jun 2019

Life-threatening snakes

Last week we had the joy of a Good News Conference here. It is a Saturday to Sunday time of fellowship and going out in groups to share the Gospel.…
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6

Dec 2018

Boys’ camp

We are busy preparing for the boys’ camp that will be held here over Christmas week. About 10 boys from different churches around lka are asking to come this year.…
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13

Sep 2018

Four language groups

The new (refurbished) printing press has rolled into action. The church is steadily growing in each of the four tribal language groups we serve, all with a great need for…
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14

Dec 2017

I need to know more about Jesus

Boys’ camp starts here on December 15th. There are other camps in various villages over the holidays. A girl who was here for girls’ camp, saw our son chopping wood…
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9

Feb 2017

5000 Bibles

The Nigerian Bible Society (NBS), our supplier of the Igala Bibles, has imposed two conditions. They are demanding that we order a minimum of 5,000 copies. We must place an…
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3

Nov 2016

Bible school

Thank you for praying for the safe arrival of the Bible School students. There are more than ever before! I was approached today about the need for more beds and…
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7

Sep 2016

Cancelled debt

At the Girls’ camp held here, a girl collapsed on the field and was rushed to hospital. Her hemoglobin was desperately low and she needed transfusions. On discharge, her hospital…
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31

Aug 2016

The new well just drilled

To have enough water is always a challenge for our people, but hopefully we can, and we will do better this year, especially with the new well just drilled.  …
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6

Jul 2016

Camp counselling seminar

We have a very lively compound this week… hundreds of folks in for a camp counseling seminar. They haven’t counted how many yet, as the man I asked said people…
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