Howard's recovery continues to go well. He may be able to go home tomorrow!
Norma Warren
Norma's surgery went well. She will get lab results in a few days. Please continue to hold her in your prayers.
Monday update
Norma Warren is having outpatient surgery today to remove a malignancy in her breast. Please keep her and Mitch in your prayers.
Rachel Dixon's father, Bob Register, is recovering at home after vascular surgery last week.
Leonard Zonn, the 3-year-old son of friends of Rachel Dixon's, had brain surgery on Thursday, and we pray for his full recovery.
We are grateful that Kathy Berhow's mother is doing much better.
Margaret Netterville was in worship yesterday for the first time after long weeks of recovery. We are grateful that she is able to put weight on her foot again and go out.
The Stauffer Family
Jean Stauffer, mother of Roy Stauffer and grandmother of Clay Stauffer, passed away February 2, 2011 at the age of 99, in Florida. Roy and Clay are ministers at Woodmont Christian Church in Nashville. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday February 8, 2011 in Florida. We ask that you keep the Stauffer family in your prayers during their time of bereavement.
Howard Evans
Howard's surgery went very well today. Thank you for remembering him and his family in your prayers.
Frieda Coleman
Frieda Coleman's brother died suddenly in Eugene, Oregon on January 17, 2011. She asked that you remember her family in your prayers.
Howard Evans
Howard Evans learned recently that he has stomach cancer. He will have surgery on Tuesday, February 1, during which his stomach will be removed. Howard is in good overall health, but this is still a difficult procedure, and the recovery time is expected to be days and weeks, rather than hours and days. We ask for your prayers for Howard and all who love him, and for the surgeon and other medical workers.
Suzi Cummins died
Suzi Cummins passed away on January 17 after a long battle with liver cancer. She was the wife of Duane Cummins, former president of the Disciples Historical Society in Nashville. A memorial service is planned for Feb 25, 11:00am, at Bethany Memorial Church. Memorial gifts may be sent to the Suzi Cummins Scholarship Fund at Bethany College.
Haiti
At 4:53pm on January 12, 2010, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked Port au Prince and the surrounding areas, killing hundreds of thousands and leaving nearly a million more homeless, hurting and in need.
Over 80% of Haitians lived in poverty prior to the earthquake; now the nation faces even deeper economic and health challenges. Millions have no access to the most basic elements for health and survival. Many lost everything, and a year later still have nothing.
Haiti has since suffered a hurricane and is battling a deadly and fast-moving cholera outbreak. Hundreds of thousands are displaced, living in makeshift tent cities. Over a million are displaced, living in makeshift tent cities. Work, money, clean water and health care are scarce. We pray that the plight of our Haitian neighbors will not be forgotten. Follow the link for specific prayer concerns. We are grateful for the work of our partner IMA World Health.
Prayer requests and updates
Catherine Adams died peacefully, early yesterday morning. Her family will hold a small service for her in Indiana this week.
We continue to pray for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her family, those who were injured, and the families of those who were killed in the attack outside a Tucson grocery story on Saturday, January 8.
Wayne, Pam, and Savannah Lyle welcome a temporary addition to their family: Nathalie Schmidt is an exchange student from Germany; she is 16 and a student at Hillsboro High.
John Cauthen is mourning the death of his cousin, Bill Foster.
Prayer for the Bussey Family
Linda Bussey's father-in-law, Al Bussey, had one of his lungs removed in 2009 due to cancer. Over the recent holidays he experienced chest pains and new spots were found in his remaining lung. His doctor is currently treating him with antibiotics, hoping the spots are caused by infection, and will conduct follow-up tests on January 6th. (Linda is a Vine Street staff member.)
Two requests
Juanita Malone, a dear friend of Helen Trabue and Malinda Moseley’s (they have known her since fourth grade), is on dialysis waiting for a kidney transplant. Her blood type makes finding a donor difficult.
Frank Huffman, Helen and Malinda’s uncle, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Jack Forstman
Jack has been at St. Thomas since early Wednesday morning. Preliminary tests point to heart fibrillation as the likely cause of the terrible dizziness he experienced. Please keep Jack and Shirley in your prayers.
Wayne Parks and family
Wayne Parks's 84 year old mother, Edith, died peacefully in her sleep early Tuesday morning. Her health had been declining in recent months. She leaves behind her husband of 63 years, Gene (their 64th would have been celebrated on January 7th, 2011), children Connie and Wayne, and four grandchildren. Her memorial service will be on Monday, December 27 at First Christian Church (DOC) in Richmond, Kentucky.
Reeta says, "We are all doing well but will miss her. She was a sweetheart."
Joyce Stewart
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Joyce had a bad bout with the flu the other night and passed out. When she awoke she had either a broken ankle or torn tendons. She will have x-rays on Monday, and she's upset that she can't go walking. Please keep her in your prayers.
A New Addition to the Tarpley Family
David and Sara Tarpley have a new grandson, Elias James Miller, born December 5, 2010, in Lewiston, Maine, to our daughter and son-in-law Margaret and Nic Miller.
Paul and Mary Ann
Today's the day: Paul and Mary Ann are moving to Colorado. David is driving the truck, Colleen is following in the car.
We wish them safe travels and all the best for this new chapter of their life.
Here's their new address:
Paul and Mary Ann Johnson
1901 Ptarmigan Trail, Apt. 108
Estes Park, Colorado 80517-9770
Please call the church office if you would like to have their new phone number.
A little girl
We ask for your prayers for Amelia Joy and her mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Malone
Many of you will remember them. They are an older couple in Bellevue that we helped during the flood. Remember Mr. Malone's tool shed? Well, just yesterday, they were moving back into their house. They had been living in a camper in their back yard all summer and fall. The house has been totally renovated. Mr. Malone said it was very cold that last night in the camper, but now they are back in the house that is nice and warm. The Malones were helped by many churches Vine Street, Christ Church, St. Henry, Bellevue Baptist, and even Disciples from Kentucky. One of the Malones' daughters told Kathy Zamata that the folks from Kentucky even sent them something on their anniversary. Thanks to Vine Street for all the hard work. What a happy time this is!
Congratulations, Ed!
Ed Cole, executive director of the Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee, has received the 2010 Distinguished Service Award from the Tennessee Chapter of the American Planning Association.