We are thankful that Mark had a successful quadruple bypass and aortic valve replacement surgery Tuesday, July 27. He is recovering at Baptist Hospital. A big load has been lifted from Linda's heart and shoulders and she is feeling better as well.
Prayers for the Schellhardts
Dick Schellhardt had knee replacement surgery on Mon, July 19. He is now facing a few weeks of rehabilitation.
Linda and Mark Edwards
Please remember Linda and Mark Edwards, as he will face heart surgery within the next few days. In addition to Mark's care, Linda carries the responsibility of caring for aging parents while maintaining her career as a school teacher.
Risley Needs Your Prayers
Risley Lawrence is having trouble with a continuing infection in his prosthetic hip and is taking a very, strong, new medication. Being as strong physically and spiritually as he is, he only needs your prayers that the medication will work. He and Elizabeth are planning a trip to San Diego from July 18 through 25, but look forward to seeing all of you again on August 1.
A New Addition!
Allison and Eric Hutton are happy to announce the birth of their baby girl, Sarah Emily, born July 14th. Congratulations!
Prayers for a Special Friend
Lise and Blake Matthews ask for prayers for a close friend and co-worker, Pele Godkin, whose husband Israel drowned in Washington state last weekend. The couple has a child due in November.
New grandparents
Jim and Pam ClenDening celebrate the birth of their grandson, Jeffrey Stephen who was born on Friday, July 9. Congratulations!
Rare birthday
Ellen O'Donnell's mother celebrated her 1031/2 birthday on July 4. Congratulations!
Bryce Dixon's dad
Bryce's dad, William Dixon lost three fingers and a portion of his thumb in a work accident. He is 84 years old, and has been a carpenter all his life.
Youth Leaders
Ally Faenza, Caitlyn Lovell, and Ellen Matthews are at Christmount in North Carolina this week. As members of the TCYF cabinet (the group that coordinates Disciples youth ministry in the Tennessee region), they participate in a 4-day leadership training with Ami Faenza and Cara Doidge. They will return on Thursday.
A Friend
Mr. Borosh is very ill. We ask for prayers for him and his family; he lives in Ohio.
Allison Christian
Allison is moving to Washington, DC this week. We pray for a safe journey and a good start for her!
Ted and Sondra Lee
Sondra and Ted will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 9. They were married in the sanctuary at Vine Street on 7/9/1960. "Vine St. Church has been an integral part of our lives as our three children were dedicated at birth, nurtured and taught by caring teachers, and later baptized into the faith. The friendships we have developed in this Christian community have filled our lives with meaning and joy. We give thanks to God for blessing our marriage and for His love and care for us and our family over the years." Congratulations!
Mark Edwards
Linda Edwards's husband, Mark is at Baptist Hospital for monitoring. He was admitted with atrial fibrillation.
A Friend
Marion Adamson asks that we pray for Chuck Hendry, a young man of 40 who has leukemia and lymphoma. Chuck went home on Monday, and we hope that his final days will be days of peace. We also remember his family and friends.
Update on 2010-06-30 13:43 by Thomas Kleinert
Chuck died last night. Please continue to pray for his family and friends.
Jim Seale
Dr. James M. Seale, friend and former member of Vine Street Christian Church and President Emeritus of the Disciples of Christ Historical Society, died in Hopkinsville, KY. The funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, June 29, 11am at First Christian Church in Hopkinsville, with visitation at 10am. Please note that this information was still tentative when we posted this notice.
Update on 2010-06-29 14:22 by Thomas Kleinert
The memorial service is on Tuesday at 11 in Hopkinsville. The burial will be on Wednesday in Frankfort, KY.
LaRuth Faubion
LaRuth Faubion now lives at Homewood Residence at Brookmont Terrace in Bellevue, and she is looking forward to our calls, visits, and cards.
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Paul and Mary Ann Johnson
Paul and Mary Ann became great grandparents with the birth of Lincoln Eben Huntress on June 18. Linc and his parents, Andrew and Lydia, live in Booneville, New York.
The Moss Family
Chase, Sean, Martha and Joe Moss are mourning the death of their cousin and nephew, Robert Moss(age 20). The funeral will be Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro at 10 am. Please send cards to the Moss family at 1992 Sunnyside Drive, Brentwood, TN 37027
LaRuth Faubion
LaRuth fell about one week ago and was in the hospital with a broken arm. She is now in the Greenhills Rehab Center and expects to be there for 2 to 3 weeks. After that, she will go into assisted living at Homewood.