Church,
Please hold Reeta Parks and her family in prayer as she undergoes major surgery this coming Tuesday, March 10th.
Reeta’s daughter, Lesley, wrote that your support will give Reeta great comfort, as this community has been a grounding source for Reeta and the Parks family over the years.
We hold them in love and fervent prayer,
Church,
Former Associate Minister and beloved community member, Hope Hodnett, lost her mother on Tuesday, March 3. Sabra Hodnett was a life-long Disciple and was the Program Manager for our denomination in Florida for decades.
Hope wants us to know that Sabra would be glad that our church family holds the Hodnetts in our hearts.
If you would like to send a card, her address is:
1001 Hickory Hollow Road
Nashville, TN 37221
In prayer for Hope and her family,
Church,
We ask for your prayers as Beth Marshall , who has ovarian cancer, entered hospice care last week. We surround her and her husband, John, with support and love.
Church,
We ask your prayers for Eric Hutton and his family. Eric found out on Sunday that his mother, who had been hospitalized for several days, was diagnosed with Stage 3 Congestive Heart Failure. She lives just on the other side of Knoxville. We hold them close during this time, and ask for God’s comforting presence as they navigate her diagnosis.
In Peace,
Church,
Please be in prayer for Larry Adam’s brother, John. John has been diagnosed with lymphatic cancer. The tumor that presented itself is in a very touchy area--near the carotid artery, so John’s doctors are advising against surgery. They are suggesting a six week course of daily radiation followed by chemo to shrink the tumor.
Larry is grateful for the congregation as we hold John, his family and Larry in prayer.
Church,
Some of you may have met Chris and Corinne Leidhecker, who are very dear friends of Abi and Quentin Flowers, and have worshipped with us here at Vine Street on several occasions.
Back in October, Chris was diagnosed with metastatic high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma (small cell type) currently in his liver, colon, pancreas, and several lymph nodes in the area.
Chris has been sharing his treatment updates here
He just finished his third round of chemo. His blood labs have shown improvement in the last few weeks, and a recent CT scan showed continued shrinkage of the tumors in his liver. He will continue to pursue additional rounds of chemo.
Please hold him and Corinne in your prayers as he begins another round of chemo.
In Peace,
Church,
Please hold in prayer Tina Stanley, the sister-in-law of Betsy Von Dohlen, who is experiencing another crisis in her cancer journey. May she feel held in God’s care as she navigates this hardship. We join her friends and family in our petitions for peace and healing,
Church,
Please keep Reverend Cherisna Jean-Marie, Dean of the Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt, in your prayers.
Yesterday, she was involved in a serious car accident when a drunk driver struck her vehicle head-on. Her medical tests and x-rays came back normal, thank God. She is experiencing significant soreness but remains in stable condition.
We give thanks that her mother and brother were already present and are providing care and support during this time.
May she experience the healing presence of God as her recovery continues.
Church,
Last weekend, Pat Cole took a fall and injured her left knee. Thankfully, there are no broken bones, but she is dealing with significant pain and swelling from a deep bruise. Please keep Pat in your prayers for healing and comfort—and for Ed as he supports her during recovery.
Church,
Larry Adams asks for prayers for his niece, Holly and her husband Michael. Holly is expecting twins this April, but at her last appointment, learned that the doctor could only hear one heartbeat. Larry is praying fervently for them and asks that the Vine Street family join him. Please lift up prayers for Larry’s brother, John, as well as Holly and Michael.
With sighs too deep for words to express, we hold them close.
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.