Pastor Don Hagen needs your help!
Pastor Don Hagen needs your help!
Following service in the U.S. Marine Corp (1963-1966), Don pursued his calling to the ministry. Pastor Hagen has been faithfully serving the Lord for 55 years. He currently pastors New Horizon Baptist Church in Port Byron, NY.
While on the road for a Camp Meeting in Bristol, TN., at Brookside Baptist Church, Pastor Hagen suffered a heart attack and stroke. Hospitalized for a week, several MRI's and additional testing revealed that a second open heart surgery is needed (he had one in 2008), as well as surgery on a partially blocked carotid artery in his neck.
Pastor Hagen has faithfully preached the Gospel truth and desires to continue the Great Commission. We are asking for prayers for healing, and donations to help with Pastor Hagen's medical expenses. Minimizing this financial burden will help him focus on recovery and getting the strength back to continue his ministry. Please consider helping someone who has spent almost a lifetime helping others, in the name of Jesus. Every little bit helps!
Thank you & God bless!! https://www.givesendgo.com/GF93H
UPDATE: Pastor Hagen has met with the heart surgeon to determine the best course of action. His past open heart surgery in 2008 is being taken into consideration, along with his age and the risks involved. Pastor Hagen, along with the heart surgeon, have determined that the best course of action at this time is cardiac therapy. Prior to any type of surgery the surgeon would like to see his diabetes under better control. Any improvement in his overall health will benefit him prior to having a second bypass. He is currently walking 1 mile per day, eating better and has lost some weight and gained some strength. He starts cardiac therapy on Tuesday, June 3rd. He will be going to therapy 4 times per week. One of those days he will be meeting with a dietician and learning how to cook heart healthy / diabetic meals.
The medical bills have started pouring in and will continue for the unforeseeable future, but God is able. We are asking for continue prayers for healing, and donations to help with Pastor Hagen's medical expenses. Thank you for all of the prayers, calls and texts. God bless you all! https://www.givesendgo.com/GF93H