Margaret will have ankle fusion surgery Wednesday, June 8 at Baptist Hospital. After the surgery, she will recover and have physical therapy at home.
Donna Woods's mother
Donna's mother, Myrtle Lambos died on Sunday morning, May 29. Thank you for your prayers. obituary
Sunday morning
Congratulations to Craig and Marcina Clark Gardella who were married on May 28.
Jim ClenDening's daughter, Michelle, will have surgery this week to treat an infection in her leg.
Don Zirkle's nephew was named North Carolina High School Lacrosse Player of the Year! Congratulations!
Janet Clanton and her family celebrate the birth of her grandson, Adam Mitchel Hambright; he was born on May 28, 2011 in Asheville, NC
Disciples Families in Joplin, MO
According to news reports as of this morning, 123 people were killed by the tornado that ripped through Southwest Missouri this past Sunday, making it one of the deadliest tornados in the state's history. Property damage is estimated in the millions, and the loss of life and livelihood will inevitably have a catastrophic impact on this close-knit community. Week of Compassion has been in touch with South Joplin Christian Church and Joplin's First Christian Church. Many, many families from those congregations have lost their homes. Others have sustained extensive damage. Each and every member has a neighbor or friend or relative who is suffering unbelievable loss. The situation can only be described as devastating--with so many of our own Disciples families gravely affected. Read more.
Colin Dredge
Julia Keith asks for prayers for Colin Dredge. He lives in Australia and is recuperating from heart surgery. Colin's wife, Marge, is on the board of World Convention.
Glen Clanton
Glen Clanton died in the early morning hours of Monday, May 23 from the effects of a stroke. The family burial will be later this week. There will be a memorial service on Thursday, June 2, at 1pm, at Vine Street Christian Church, with visitation at the church beginning at noon. Glen was the husband of Janet Clanton.
Joplin, MO
Joplin, Missouri, a sleepy college town in Southern Missouri, was struck by a massive tornado on late Sunday afternoon. Initial reports indicate at least 89 fatalities and 2000 buildings damaged or destroyed, including homes and places of business. St. John’s Regional Medical Center was also hit, and is currently unable to offer medical services.
Monday update
We ask your prayers for Drew Lovell, Gene Lovell's son. Drew has been deployed again to an undisclosed location in the Middle East.
Sunday morning
Joann Reynolds asks for prayer for her friend, Paige; she is worried about the impact of some injuries on her ability to work.
Bob and Jane Goidel ask for prayer for their friend, Joann; she is in rehab after a blood clot had developed in her arm.
Julia Keith ask for prayer for her friend, Connie; she is receiving hospice care and believed to be near death. Connie is the former secretary of First Christian Church, now Aspen Grove Christian Church.
Our friends, Tallu Schuyler and Robbie Quinn were married on Saturday in Bethany Hills. Congratulations!
Katie's grandfather
Katie McLaughlin's grandfather, John Hood, died last Sunday; he was 90 years old. Katie, TJ, and Jack will travel to Illinois this weekend for the funeral on Saturday. Thank you for your prayers for them and their family.
Monday update
Amy Gopp, Executive Director of Week of Compassion, is hospitalized at Vanderbilt for treatment of a stubborn infection.
Will Campbell is recuperating from a stroke.
Erica Well asks for prayers for her friend Tana and her baby. The baby had to be delivered prematurely due to Tana's health.
Leigh Ann Zirkle asks for prayers for her co-worker, Karen. She is recently widowed and has health issues.
Many people lost their home in the Wednesday fire at the Metropolitan apartments next door to the church.
Donna Woods's mother, Myrtle Lambos, continues to decline. She is alert, but doesn't have much energy. Your prayers are greatly appreciated.
Helen Trabue and Malinda Moseley's uncle Frank, who is battling cancer, is having a difficult time with chemo. He has a few more rounds before further testing. Their friend, Juanita, who is on dialysis, is in a great deal of pain and is still waiting to see if she will need to have her leg amputated. Their dad is back at work. He is in physical therapy for his knee and is doing well, but is still experiencing a great deal of pain.
Monday update
Hope Hodnett's uncle, Bob Hodnett, died last week after a long battle with cancer.
Karen Parks is having outpatient surgery today.
Sarah Steeves won the Young Artist Competition in Spartanburg, SC. Congratulations!
Jamie, Joey & The Movement won the Battle of the Bands at Rocketown. The members of the band most of you will know are Jamie Carls, Joey Fitzpatrick, and Ben Parks. Congratulations! Read more.
Greg Rumburg's mom
Greg's mom had hip replacement surgery earlier this week. Everything went well, and she has started physical therapy. Thank you for your prayers!
Update on Donna Wood's Mother
Donna's mother, Myrtle Lambos, is back in familiar surroundings at the nursing home after a recent stay in the hospital. She is not in stable condition, however and the family is beginning to work with Alive Hospice.
The Pilkintons
Shelton & Betty Pilkinton will celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary on May 6.
Bill Brinton
Bill died Thursday morning, April 28. Gloria and the children were with him. The memorial service will be on Sunday afternoon, May 1 at 3pm at Vine Street.
Maurine Peake
Maurine died Tuesday evening, April 26. We will have a memorial service on Saturday, April 30, at 10am at Vine Street. The family will be in the sanctuary for visitation at 9:30am. Thank you for your prayers for her son Andy and the rest of her family.
Monday Update
Donna Woods' mother, Myrtle Lambos, was recently hospitalized at St. Thomas with pneumonia.
Prayer concerns
Pat Bentrup is scheduled for outpatient surgery on Monday, April 25.
Joe Keith's brother, Lawson Keith, has prostate cancer. He is grateful to have one of the best oncologists as his physician.
Julia Callaway's birthday was on Friday, April 22, and while Good Friday wasn't a great day to get into party mood, she didn't let it stop her from celebrating all of last week. May the new year be one of many blessings, Julia!
Maurine Peake is in ICU at Centennial, and she and son Andy continue to need our prayers.
Bill Brinton is a resident at West Meade Place, receiving physical therapy.
Prayer concerns
Frank Huffman, the uncle of Helen Trabue and Malinda Moseley, will begin a new round of chemo therapy with another cocktail of drugs. The most recent round stopped the growth of his pancreatic cancer, but did not shrink the tumor.
Helen and Malinda’s dad, Orlan Lorton, is able to travel now. He shattered his knee cap, and the healing process is taking much time and patience.
Malinda and Helen ask for our continuing prayers for their family as well as for their dear friend, Juanita. She is on dialysis awaiting her third kidney, and she is having complications with circulation in her legs and feet. She will have to have her right leg amputated below her knee. We all hope with her that she will be able to keep her left leg. Juanita’s faith is unswerving in all of this, and her friends are deeply moved by her perseverance and blessed by her witness.
Bill Brinton will move to a skilled nursing facility for additional physical therapy. He hopes to regain some mobility and independence. Please continue to keep him and Gloria and their children in your prayers.
Maurine Peake is still hospitalized at Centennial; she and her son Andy continue to need our prayers during this very difficult and uncertain time.