Easter Updates

A big Thank You to all!

Alex “Rico” Carls, Carson Lovell, Reagan Freeman, Julia Matthews, and Miles Kleinert  were baptized on Easter morning.

Suzi Cummins has liver cancer; she is the wife of Disciples historian, Duane Cummins, who worshiped with us frequently when he was interim president of the Disciples Historical Society. Suzi and Duane will move to Atlanta on April 18 to be with family for the final months of Suzi's life.

Joe Keith's brother, Jere (Jerry) Keith, has prostate cancer. The prognosis is good, but he is quite worried.

Fighting Erupts in Mbandaka – Home of the Community of Disciples of Christ in Congo

Christa Brown is mourning the death of her grandfather; he passed away on March 28.

Erin Sullivant asks that we continue to keep her Mom, Marilyn Sullivant in our prayers. She has been in and out of the hospital again lately, and is currently in the ICU at Vanderbilt.

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Fleet Allen

After weeks of persistent cough, Fleet had a CT scan that showed a growth on his vocal cords as well as a large growth on his lung. It is very likely that the growth is cancerous. Please keep him in your prayers as he meets with his doctors to explore treatment options.

Suzi Cummins

Suzi has liver cancer; she is the wife of Disciples historian, Duane Cummins, who worshiped with us frequently when he was interim president of the Disciples Historical Society. We pray that radiation treatments will shrink the tumors so Suzi can become a candidate for a liver transplant.

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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.

Virginia Bell

On April 16, Virginia will be honored as a Distinguished Alumna at a dinner at the University of Kentucky. Virginia graduated with a Master of Science in Social Work in '82, and has made significant contributions to the field of Alzheimer care. Congratulations!

Ollie Keith Thompson

Joe Keith's mother is mourning the death of her brother, Jerome Burnett. He died last Wednesday at age 96 in Dallas TX.

Wednesday Updates

By the time you got the last update, Barbara Murphy's mother had already been discharged from the hospital. Tele Murphy is now getting settled in her new home.

Anne Blackwell will be in North Carolina this weekend, celebrating her 90th birthday. Congratulations, Anne!

Ruth Skinner is at home, recuperating from knee surgery. She has a cold, but is doing quite well otherwise.

Dorothy Roach got an "all clear" report after her recent surgery for kidney cancer.

And one more, this one with a drumroll...

Chad and Sarah Scobey proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Hannah Jane Scobey, born on Sunday, March 21. Hannah weighs 8 pounds and 9 ounces; she and Sarah are both doing great and resting comfortably at home! Bill and Jane Scobey are the proud grandparents.

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.

Updates

Our baptism candidates are Carson Lovell, Reagan Freeman, Julia Matthews, and Miles Kleinert. They are preparing for baptism on Easter.

Hope Hodnett's uncle, Bob Hodnett has been diagnosed with colon cancer with some spreading to the liver, lung, and adrenal glands. He's the father of her cousin that died last month (03/22)

Chris Lovell's mom, Helen Lovell, is in ICU in Knoxville. Thank you for your prayers for her and her family, especially her husband, John.

Barbara Murphy's mother, Tele Murphy, is back in the hospital.

Erin Sullivant

Erin asks that we continue to keep her Mom in our prayers. She has been in and out of the hospital again lately, and is currently at Richland Place for another stay. She is holding her own in some ways, but is basically on a long, downhill slide with her health.

Ally Faenza

Ally Faenza's grandfather, Frank Faenza, died on Monday, March 15. He was 89 years old. Mr. Faenza lived in Adairville, KY, and the funeral will be on Thursday. 

Updates

Barbara Murphy's mother, Tele Murphy, is now a resident at Richland Place. She moved here from Florida.

Julia Callaway is in NC with her mother this week. The mother's caretaker had surgery recently, and we are grateful that everything went well.

Bob Binkley will receive treatment for prostate cancer in addition to several other health issues he has been dealing with over the last year. Please continue to hold him, Phoebe, and Carolyn in your prayers.

Jane Scobey asks for prayers for her niece, Jane Ellen Gould, who has been fighting cancer for years; now tumors are growing again in various places. She has started chemo again and is very worried.

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.

From the Region

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.