Pat Bentrup asks for our prayers for her friend, Martha who is in hospice are; and for her friend, Brenda who has just been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer.
Helen and Malinda
This is a difficult time for Malinda and Helen and their family. Their uncle Frank Huffman's cancer is taking a toll on him and there's a feeling that it won't be too much longer. Please hold Helen and Malinda and their family in your prayers.
Tuesday update
Jim Zamata asks for prayers for his brother, Glenn; he has been diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. Glenn lives in Crossville, TN.
Dick Schellhardt expects to move from the health care unit back to their condo at the Heritage after Thanksgiving. We are grateful that he has regained so much of his strength!
Denise Mistich will have her last day in the church office on Wednesday. Please hold her in your prayers as she transitions to her new work with The Lazarus Project. We also ask for your prayers for our staff as they prepare to take on additional responsibilities for a while, and for the personnel committee who are studying resumes and beginning the interview process to fill the position.
Jim Foglesong
We are greatful for all the ways in which Jim's voice and spirit have blessed us. If you haven't heard the profile on WPLN, here's a link to the audio and transcript.
Dot Carney
Dot has moved to Richland Health Center, where she continues to heal after her surgery. She is in room #209A.
Great News!
Al Smith is back home after a long stay at Richland Place for physical therapy. He sends his Thank You for all the cards, good wishes, and prayers while he was in Richland Place.
Celebrations
On Sunday we celebrated with Eric and Allison Hutton the dedication of their daughter, Sarah Emily.
Reagan Freeman, a freshman at Harpeth Hall, won the state cross country meet on Saturday. Wow! Congratulations, Reagan!
Prayers for Lydia Grubb
Lydia is in Baptist Hospital to receive medication to stabilize her atrial fibrillation.
Rivera House
Mark and Dana West ask for your prayers for the women who live at the Rivera House and for the work of the Theotherapy Project.
Monday Update
Joe Keith's mother, Ollie Thompson, is being treated for an infection at St. Thomas.
Dan McGeachy's mother is very ill with cancer, and his dad is having serious health problems as well. Dan added his beautiful voice to the choir on Sunday, for their moving rendition of How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place from the Brahms Requiem.
We celebrate the ministry of the Vine Time children! They made necklaces and, selling them for $1 each, raised $47 for our ministry with the homeless. Thank you!
Joe Keith
Joe asks for our prayers for the family of Delvin Moore, a long time very good friend of his. Delvin died early Thursday, October 20th at home of a heart attack. Joe and Delvin were like brothers to each other.
Update on Dick Schellhardt
Dick is making amazing progress and hopes to move back to their home soon.
Jim Zamata
Jim is mourning the death of his aunt Jenny. She was his mother's sister and lived in Chicago.
Cheryl Russell
Cheryl is mourning the death of her friend, Ashley. They had known each other since high school; Ashley died on Monday after a long battle with cancer.
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.
Update on Dick Schellhardt
Dick has transferred back to The Heritage, where he and Mary Ann live. He will be in the Nursing Home division, but very close to Mary Ann.
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.
Al Smith
Al was briefly hospitalized with back problems (compression fractures), and he is now at Richland Place, where he is receiving physical therapy.
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.
Sara Strasinger
Sarah, granddaughter of Joan and Dave Strasinger, is in the hospital due to dehydration.