'Prayers needed': Two pastors from Raleigh
church hospitalized for coronavirus RALEIGH, N.C. — Two pastors from Mid-Way Baptist Church in Raleigh are battling coronavirus, according to the church. The church is asking for prayers for Pastor Craig Dyson and Pastor Grant Staubs. Both tested positive for COVID-19 and were hospitalized this week, according to recent posts from the church and families on Facebook. "We're just going to spend some time praying for the needs of our church, our community and even our nation and our world," worship pastor Trevor Thompson said. In one Facebook post, Amanda Dyson called for prayers for her husband and his co-pastor and thanked health care workers for taking care of the men. "Please continue praying for both Craig and Grant," she wrote. "I am incredibly thankful for the amazing healthcare workers that we are privileged to have here in the United States ... thank you for all of the prayers, texts, calls and love!" In an earlier post, Amanda Dyson said Craig was in the hospital for observation after getting a chest x-ray. "He's doing well considering," Thompson said. "He's very positive; he's very upbeat." According to Michelle Staubs, her husband was taken to WakeMed with low oxygen levels early Sunday morning. He was admitted and was being administered IV fluids and breathing treatments. Dyson and Staubs were both recovering, according to the most recent posts by family. Mid-Way Baptist Church, located on Fayetteville Road in Raleigh, stopped holding gatherings in March and has been livestreaming its services to practice social distancing. | 