This update concerning GCI district and church pastor Arnold Clauson is from his wife Trish.
It has been determined that Arnold has prostate cancer, which has metastasized to the left hip that was causing him so much pain and to other bones. Thankfully, it has not spread to any vital organs.
Arnold is receiving advanced, non-traditional therapy with an Integrative Health Clinic in the Dallas area. This treatment has shown good results in Europe and a few clinics in the US. Because Arnold has never taken medications, he has responded “too well” to the cancer treatment, which have overwhelmed his kidneys, shutting them down. This is an obstacle since he needs his kidneys to continue to rid himself of the dead cancer cells. He is receiving dialysis as we pray that his kidneys will return to normal function.
Arnold is now in his 13th day in the hospital. So much has been done to him during that time that it is miraculous that he has survived. He continues to struggle with pain.
God is sovereign and we know that this situation did not take him by surprise. In fact, the day we learned that it “might” be cancer, God already had orchestrated a path by which we were given the name of the Integrative Clinic. We also know that God is good and knows what he is doing. . .even if we do not. We are in constant prayer for his will to be done, and for his guidance in everything that is happening. We cherish the prayers of our brothers and sisters in the ministry. Thank you. . .we love you.
Cards may be sent to:
Arnold and Trish Clauson 109 Melrose Circle Denison, Texas 75020
Love you and praying for you Arnie and Trish.
Arnold, I too was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2004. I know how it feels to be told “you have cancer”, but I also know that with the help of God and his direction as to treatment, I have been cancer free for eight years with a PSA of 0.04, that the lowest count that the test will go.
Arnold I will pray daily for you an Trish, some day we may have a round of golf.
Hello Arnold and Trish,
We are so sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. I am thankful you caught it when you did. Know that Juli and I will be praying for you guys. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you, as you go through this trial.
Love you both very much!
Mike & Juli
Arnold, I’m praying daily for your speedy recovery. I deeply appreciate the service you have rendered in Christ’s ministry certainly helping many people and certainly encouraging many of us in the ministry. I hope to see you back in service soon.
My Dear Friend Pastor Clauson–you are in our prayers–know this!
Rodney
We are keeping Arnold and the entire family in our prayers.
Arnold,God isn’t finished using you yet. We will pray for your kidneys to begin working again.
Sending prayers and hugs to you both. May you feel God’s arms wrap around you in the comfort of loved ones.
THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR FAITH IN THIS MATTER. WE JOIN OUR PRAYERS WITH YOU AND TRUST OUR GREAT GOD TO INTERVENE IN A MIGHTY WAY. WE THANK GOD FOR THE CLOUD OF WITNESS OF THOSE GONE ON BUT TO HAVE LIVING “WITNESSES” AS YOURSELVES ENCOURAGE US. THERE IS NOTHING TOO HARD FOR OUR LOVING GOD.
Pat and I will be/are praying for your complete recovery and that your pain would subside. Remember Jesus has your back no matter what His decisions are presently. Father, Son and Holy Spirit love you and we do as well.
God bless,
Paul and Pat Kurts
Dear Arnold & Trish,
Sad to read about this but please know that we will be praying and asking our Wichita congregation to be praying for a full recovery.
With our love,
Don & Alix
Arnold and Trish
You are ever present in my prayers. May God lift the pain and totally remove the cancer and amaze the doctors.
I know what you are going through and hope for the speedy return home as hospitals are no fun.
Love to you both
David Orth
DEAR ARNOLD AND TRISH WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOUR COMPLETE RECOVERY ARNOLD AND FOR YOU TRISH AND FAMILY
GOD BLESS FROM Trevor Coverdale NORTH LONDON CHURCH UK.
Dearest Arnold and Pat,
Jack and I are praying for you. We have such fond memories of you both in Memphis when we all were there. Do you remember you gave us an electric blanket and said this is to keep you warm and keep the snow off you in the cold winters?
Our mighty and loving prayers on your behalf.
Deepest love,
Jack and Ruthann Pyle
Dear Arnie and Trish.
What kept us going when Joyce was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer and 24 blood clots anyone of which could have killed her were the words of Ps. 23 “Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for you are with me….surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life…” He promises never to leave us or forsake us and we know that the Holy Spirit – the Comforter – is at yr bedside. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with u.
Love,
Richard and Joyce
I am so sorry to hear about your suffering. I just want to let you know that I am praying for you and your family. It was so wonderful when you two took me under your wing the last time I kept the feast in Hot Springs, Ark. You both have grown into such a loving couple and I always remember that time with you.
Arnold and Pat..Trish,
Marcia and I send love and know that in Him all is well -yesterday, today and all your tomorrows. Love ya with warm regards.
Lloyd and Marcia Briggie
Arnold and Trish, we pray for you and look forward to seeing you both as a team next summer at the regional conference. In the meantime, rest in the Lord; He is like a hammock holding you both in His safe embrace.
Arnold,
We recently found out about your “situation” and we were devastated. The entire congregation here in South Texas, (Mercedes Area) has prayed for your full recovery and will continue to petition God our Father, our Son, and our Holy Spirit to do His will in your present “situation” We ask God to heal you and may His will be done, trusting Him totally…
And Trish, we pray and ask God to strengthen your spirit daily…we love you both very much. Please if you are able, give us a call…
Thanks to all who are praying for my “uncle Arnold” and giving him the love and support he and Trish need. We serve a big God and know that He is in control. When we or our loved ones suffer pain or serious trials, we don’t understand WHY; but we can know that God has a plan. When we quit fighting and just accept that He is working thru the good and the bad times, then we know a peace that really does pass understanding. I pray that both Arnold and Trish will continue to know that peace.