We continue to pray for the people of Pakistan; 14 million have been affected by the floods. For Muslims, this is Ramadan, a normally festive period of the Islamic calendar. You may support the relief work of Week of Compassion by making a gift.
Jim Zamata's dad
Charles Zamata died this morning from cancer. He had been at home and under hospice care, and all who love him are grateful that his suffering is over. We ask for your prayers for his wife, Laura and for Jim as well as for Jim's brother Glenn. Funeral arrangements are being made, and Jim may travel to Jackson sometime this week.
Updates for the Prayer List
Morton Boggs, the brother-in-law of Jane Goidel, is having surgery this coming week. The family asks for our prayers.
KK Wiseman had minor surgery last week and would appreciate your prayers.
Prayers for Today
We happily report that Mark Edwards has returned home and seems to be doing well.
Roger Young had a heart attack yesterday and is in St. Thomas Hospital. He had two stents put in and is doing ok.
Update on Mark and Linda Edwards
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.