Wednesday update

Al Smith continues to receive physical therapy at Richland Health Center and he continues to feel better and stronger. His daughter is organizing some minor modifications of his home (gravel driveway needs to be paved, a couple of doors need to be widened); once the work is done, there's a good chance Al may be able to return home.

Monday Update

Carroll Wallace, a minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and a member of Jericho Brass in Chattanooga, asks for prayers for his grandson, Garrett Travis. Garrett has a very rare disease which returned recently, and is now recuperating from surgery. Jericho Brass played in worship on October 2, World Communion Sunday.

Barry and Lynne Elvin

Barry and Lynne have worshiped with us for a few weeks, and they have been attending Nouvelle Alliance's services to prepare for an extended mission to the Congo next year.

We just received word that Barry's brother and his family were among the victims of the September 16 plane crash at the Reno Air Races. Barry's sister-in-law was killed instantly by the impact. Barry's brother, his two sons, and one of their wives all had amputations of their right lower legs and are hospitalized in Reno. They are receiving excellent care from all levels of the staff here and their spirits and attitudes are good considering the situation. They are still having to undergo numerous surgeries as part of the process of cleaning out all the metal and debris that has been causing infections.

We are grateful that Barry and Lynne were able to be with their family and look forward to welcoming them back to Vine Street on Sunday.

Monday Update

Dick Schellhardt is hospitalized at St. Thomas.

Bob Binkley is having a series of tests; with him and his family we hope for positive outcomes.

Jan Elliott was hospitalized over the weekend due to severe pain in her knee; she is now recuperating at home.

On Sunday, we celebrated with Ruth Skinner and Risley Lawrence, whom we recognized as 2011 Stewards of the Year. We also welcomed our new Ministerial Intern, Cheryl Russell. Cheryl is a second year M. Div. student at Vanderbilt Divinity School. During her internship, she will focus on worship and ministry with young adults.

 

Monday Update

Jane Bivans asks for prayers for her friend, Jean. She has a brain tumor and is receiving hospice care at home.

Deb Steeves asks for prayers for her friend, Margaret. Margaret's brother was on flight 93 which crashed near Shanksville on September 11, 2001.

Dick Schellhardt is at St. Thomas hospital. He has pulmonary fibrosis, and over the weekend he experienced heart fibrillations. We hope he will be able to return home once issues with possible drug interactions have been resolved.

Sunday update

Vicki Cauthen's friend, Lynne, is mourning the death of her son who killed himself on Saturday. Vicki asks that we hold her in our prayers.

The Cauthen family is looking forward to Josh's return from Swasiland next weekend; he worked there for the last three months.

Jane Bivans asks for prayers for her friend, Mac, who lives in Minnesota. He has serious heart problems.

Monday Update

We continue to remember the people on the East coast, from North Carolina to New England, cleaning up, mourning, and rebuilding after hurricane Irene. Click here for update from Week of Compassion

Funeral services for Charles Woodall are today in Memphis. Charles, a retired Disciples minister, was the grandfather of Jamie and Alex "Rico" Carls.

Chris and Erica Well aks for prayers for their friends, Ryan and Laurel, who had a miscarriage.

Charlie Biter asks for prayers for his friend, Barrett, who has just been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.

Pat Bentrup asks that we continue to pray for peace and new beginnings in Libya.

This article in The Tennessean shows the impact of cuts in federal programs on local services to the poor. Campus for Human Development and Luke 14:12 are highlighted.

Charles Woodall

Our Regional Minister, Glen Stewart, asks for prayers for the family of Charles Woodall who died earlier this week. Visitation with the family will be at Central Christian Church, Memphis, Sunday, August 28th, starting at 3:00 p.m. The funeral will be held at Central Christian Church, Memphis, at 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 29th. "I ask for your prayers for his family and friends as they grieve. Charles has been a great servant of God for many years."

Monday Update

Amanda Speed asks for our prayers for the family and friends of Harry Hoover, a co-worker of Amanda's. Harry was found murdered in his home on Thursday and the people who knew him are still waiting for answers on how and why. Amanda wrote, "He was a wonderful person, a good soldier to his country, but also friends and family, and a kind and caring individual."

Helen Trabue asks for our prayers for her grandmother. She fell and broke her tailbone. In the hospital, a mass was discovered on her pancreas. It could just be a cyst, but she doesn't want any tests done. Helen's uncle Frank is receiving Hospice care. Helen wrote, "He is still very coherent and alert, so each day is a gift."

Monday Update

We remember in our prayers the people of East Africa who are again dealing with famine; farmers in Texas and Oklahoma and others states where severe drought is reducing crops and forcing farmers to sell off their cattle; the people of Great Britain who are trying to understand and respond to the recent riots in London and several other cities.

Brent Gill, the husband of a coworker of Steve Reed's, has a third recurrence of cancer, and the prognosis is not encouraging.

We celebrate with the Reed family John's graduation from Belmont University!

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