Church,
Please keep Judi Sachs in your prayers as she recently received some difficult news: her existing tumors have grown by 8mm, and a third tumor has now been identified. Thankfully, none of the tumors have spread to any major organs at this time.
Judi welcomes and deeply appreciates your continued prayers for strength, healing, and peace during this challenging season.
In prayer,
Church,
Please hold in prayer Mary Jayne Jones and Fay Delk, as they grieve the loss of their brother, James Vernon Delk. James passed away on Monday and is also survived by his wife, Kathryn, their three children and six grandchildren. The funeral will be held tomorrow at Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home.
We hold Mary Jayne and Fay close this weekend as they celebrate their brother, James.
Church,
Please hold in your prayers Ed, Pat and the entire Cole family as they grieve the loss of Ed’s sister-in-law, Susan Cole. She and her husband, Ed’s brother Dennis, lived in Vancouver, Washington. Ed and Pat were fortunate to be at her bedside during her passing. Although she had Parkinson’s, she was very much alive during their current visit in the Pacific Northwest, and her passing came as a shock to the family. We will keep their family close as they grieve such an expected loss.
Please pray for Lester McNatt as he will have outpatient surgery on Wednesday, July 2. He anticipates being able to go home the same day.
On Wednesday evening, a dear soul and former member of Vine Street, Liz Ligon Papapietro, passed away from pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her husband, Claudio Papapietro, and their five-year-old daughter, Violeta. Liz was the daughter of Bob and Caroline Ligon, and the sister of Michael Ligon and his wife, Sarah Ligon.
Please hold Liz’s family in your prayers during this heartbreaking time. If you would like to contribute to help offset healthcare costs for the family, you may do so here.
Julia Callaway is hospitalized. She is undergoing some tests and she’s being monitored during a transition in heart medications. We hope with her that she’ll be able to return home after the weekend. Thank you for your prayers.
Please remember Betsy Von Dohlen’s sister, Suzanne Rainwater in your prayers. She will undergo some medical tests this week.
Elliston Bryce Kavoosifar was born on April 2, 2025. Elliston is the brother of Eva and Lily, and Caitlin and Cameron are their happy parents. Congratulations!
Sara and David Tarpley ask for prayers for their eleven-year-old granddaughter Drew Tarpley; she is at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital having surgery for an infected shoulder joint.
The memorial service for Sara Harwell will be on Sunday, March 30, at 3pm, at Vine Street Christian Church. Visitation will begin at 2pm, and following the service, there will be a reception in Fellowship Hall.
Sara Harwell died in her sleep in the early hours of February 27, likely from complications from Parkinson’s. Sara is the sister of Julia Shipp and sister-in-law of Mike Shipp. Please pray for them and Sara’s brother Joey as they mourn her sudden death. Sara, a long-time friend of Vine Street Christian Church, was 70 years old.
Lester McNatt’s brother Wayne had a surgical procedure this morning to improve circulation in his right foot. He had to have his left foot amputated a few years back due to complications from diabetes. We join him and his family in the hope that this surgery will lead to promising results.
Alex Brandau’s funeral will be on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 11am at Vine Street Christian Church, with visitation and reception in Fellowship Hall following the service. The family will gather earlier that morning for the burial in Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. Thank you for continuing to surround Linda and the family with your care and prayers.
Alex Brandau died this morning at Richland Place. Linda was with him. Thank you for continuing to surround her and all who love Alex with your prayers. Once funeral arrangements have been confirmed, we will share the details.
David Goin’s sister, Emily Quarles, has been hospitalized in Kentucky. She is undergoing testing to determine if she suffered a stroke. Thank you for keeping her and her family in your prayers.
Ruth Skinner died on Thursday, January 30; she was 103 years old. Her funeral will be on Tuesday, February 4, at 11am at Vine Street Christian Church, with visitation beginning at 10am. Thank you for your prayers for Ruth’s daughter Sandra and all who love Ruth.
Erica Hayden’s grandfather, Stanley McKee, died this morning in Pennsylvania. Tank you for your prayers for the family.
Ruth Skinner is nearing the end of her earthly life. Thank you for keeping her and all who love her, especially her daughter, Sandra Jones, in your prayers.
Eric Hutton’s friend, Matt, asks for prayers. Matt is very concerned about the mental health of his brother Mark, who is isolating himself after the death of his wife. Thank you for your prayers for them.
Judi Sachs received bad news. The immunotherapy drug she has been taking no longer works, and there are new tumors. She will have additional scans in three months to determine how fast they are growing. At this time there are no additional treatment options. Thank you for your prayers.
Joanne Jewett’s surgery was successful, and she’s expected to go home today or tomorrow. She may start physical therapy as early as tomorrow, or on Monday.
Alex Brandau has made a remarkable recovery over the past few days, and he is expected to return home tomorrow.
We remember those who died in yesterday’s school shooting at Antioch High School, and all who are wounded in body and soul. May God’s mercy bring healing and inspire courage.
Thank you for your prayers.
Joanne Jewett is scheduled for surgery tomorrow, Wednesday, to repair a torn tendon in her knee.
Sherry Blair will begin 6 weeks of radiation treatments on Monday. She’ll find out this week, if and when she might also have to undergo chemo therapy.
Thank you for keeping them and the teams that care for them in your prayers.