Gail E. Bell, former Minister of First Christian Church in Dover, TN died. We ask for your prayers for his family as they grieve.
Denise Mistich
Denise's mother died peacefully on Friday morning, March 12. Thank you for remembering the family in your prayers.
Congratulations, Ed Cole!
Ed has been named Executive Director of the Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee! The Mayor is not the only one who is happy about this development.
Will Craig
Craig Wiseman's uncle Will is going home to Nebraska from Florida. He has cancer and his treatment options are very limited. Craig and KK ask for our prayers for him and his family.
Remember, Vine Street friends and members can see a complete list of prayer concerns with contact information anytime on our Online Community by clicking the tab "PRAYERS" at the top of the page.
Denise Mistich
Denise's mother is believed to be near death. Please continue to hold her and her family close in your prayers.
Virginia Brooks
Virginia Brooks, former Secretary for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Tennessee, asks for prayers for her Sister-in-law, Miriam Fuller. Miriam has undergone surgery for a blood clot in her brain; at this time her condition is very serious.
Ruth Skinner
Ruth is recuperating from knee surgery she had on Thursday at Baptist hospital. We are grateful that the operation went well. Ruth is likely to begin physical therapy this weekend, possibly at Baptist hospital.
Remember, Vine Street friends and members can see a complete list of prayer concerns with contact information anytime on our Online Community by clicking the tab "PRAYERS" at the top of the page.
Jan Volk
Jan Volk continues to experience dizziness resulting from a concussion; she needs to rest a lot, but loves getting cards and emails. If you are available for help with transportation to doctor's appointments, please get in touch with her by email.
Remember, Vine Street friends and members can see a complete list of prayer concerns with contact information anytime at vinestreet.ning.com by clicking the tab "PRAYERS" at the top of the page.
John Horst
John Horst, a friend of Pat Bentrup's, fell off a roof and broke four vertebrae. His wife, Martha, is doing much better, but continues to worry about him. Thank you for holding them in your prayers.
Nouvelle Alliance
Kadivezo Mbombo, a member of Nouvelle Alliance, is mourning the death of his brother, Merlin Kadivezo. Merlin was scheduled for heart surgery to remove a tumor in his heart, but died on Monday, March 1. Thank you for holding his family in your prayers.
Update
Pat Bentrup asks for prayers for her friend, Martha Horst, who is ill.
Ruth Skinner is scheduled for surgery on Thursday, March 4 at noon.
Chris Williams, stepmother of Molly Goidel, has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer (Molly is Jane and Bob Goidel's daughter-in-law)
We remember the people of Chile, their leaders, our church partners, and international rescue workers dealing with many losses and the hard work of recovery after the February 27 earthquake
Congratulations to Stephen Tallent! He was named one of Nashville's 2010 Entrepreneurs of the Year by The City Paper.
Jim Foglesong had a pacemaker implanted on Friday, February 26. He was discharged on Saturday morning
Steve Lowry was discharged on February 28, and is now receiving physical therapy. He loves getting emails and cards, and will soon be ready for visitors as well.
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3503 Woodmont Lane
Nashville TN 37215
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Earthquake in Chile
Incredibly, another devastating earthquake has struck our hemisphere. At 3:34 a.m. local time a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Chile near the city of Concepción. Tsunami warnings have been issued for much of Pacific rim, including Hawaii. Some islands have already been hit.
We are grateful that our missionary, Elena Huegel, is well and safe, but we remember the many who have lost loved ones. At least 78 people have been killed.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Stephen Tallent! He was named one of Nashville's 2010 Entrepreneurs of the Year by the City Paper.
Prayer Request
Don Zirkle's father, Leon Franklin, died early Sunday morning, February 21. A memorial service is being planned for Sunday, February 28, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Please keep this family in your prayers.
You may send cards to Don and Leigh Ann at 248 Cherokee Road, Nashville, TN 37205.
Monday Updates
Jim Foglesong is scheduled to have a pacemaker implanted on Friday, February 26
Will Craig, Craig Wiseman's uncle, is dying. Craig and KK ask for our prayers for him and his family
There was an electrical fire at the Bethany Hills Lodge on Saturday, February 20. Thankfully nobody was injured, and thanks to the quick response by our camp manager, David Johnson the fire was quickly extinguished. The Johnson family had quite a weekend!
Steve Lowry was badly injured in a car accident on February 17. He broke his left hip, arm, and wrist. He had hip surgery, and is scheduled for surgery on February 23 to repair the fractures in his arm. Hold him and Jerri close in your prayers today and in the weeks of recovery ahead.
3503 Woodmont Lane
Nashville TN 37215
Bronson and Margaret Netterville celebrate the birth of a great-granddaughter. Schuylia Jade Slack was born on February 5 in Honolulu.
Richard "Dick" McLaughlin died on February 18 after a long battle with multiple myeloma. We are grateful that he was at home and surrounded by loved ones when he passed on. We continue to hold Dava and her family, especially TJ, Katie, and Jack in our prayers.
Dava McLaughlin
1590 Coal Bank Road
Metamora, IL 61598-7861
Amy Mears is one of the pastors at Glendale Baptist Church. Her family was in a car accident on Wednesday night, when their vehicle hit a deer. Their youngest daughter, Emmie, was killed. The funeral was on Saturday.
Dorothy Roach has kidney cancer; one kidney was removed on February 15.
Lois Smith is recuperating from knee surgery. She will be unable to drive for several weeks
Dick McLaughlin
TJ's father died this morning after a long battle with multiple myeloma. We are grateful that Dick was at home and surrounded by loved ones when he passed on. We continue to hold Dava and her family, especially TJ, Katie, and Jack in our prayers.
A good friend
Amy Mears is one of the pastors at Glendale Baptist church. We heard that her family was in a car wreck tonight when their vehicle hit a deer. Her youngest daughter, she is in 3rd grade, was killed. Thank you for your prayers for Amy and David and their family.
Steve Lowry
Steve was in a serious car accident earlier today. He is at Vanderbilt hospital with a broken hip, a broken arm, and a broken wrist, all on his left. He is scheduled for surgery in the morning, and the plan is to repair all fractures with just one visit to the OR. Steve is grateful to be alive, and he asks for our prayers now and in the weeks of recovery ahead.
A note from Kathy Berhow
Thank you so much for keeping my mother, Betsy Pinckley, in your prayers. Your love and support was wonderful and felt by all of us.
Surgery went very well and rehabilitation is going well also. She is home now and receives outpatient physical therapy. I know that she will be chasing her grandchildren soon!
Please continue to pray for a speedy and full recovery.
T.J. McLaughlin and Family
T.J.'s father has lost several pounds in the last week and his pain has returned. He is now under Hospice care.