Pat Bentrup asks for our prayers for her 4-year-old grandson, Owen. He is scheduled for a tonsillectomy on Wednesday, December 21.
Lyn Dorris asks for our prayers for her friend Joan and her family. Joan's son Chuck died suddenly on Friday; he was only 26 years old.
Larry Adams asks for prayers for a co-worker of his, Ernest; he has cancer.
Alice Cannon just learned that she has a cancerous mass on her left kidney; she is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday, December 21.
Dot Carney was taken to the hospital on Sunday, but is now back in her old room at Richland Health Center.
Barbara Murphy’s step daughter, Ginger, recently got custody of her 13-year-old sister, Rihanna who has grown up in very difficult circumstances. Ginger is a young woman of great faith and courage, and she asks for our prayers.
Fran Gregory's mother and long-time Vine Street member, Doris Hewston, is experiencing complications from several strokes and is not doing well. Please remember her in your prayers.
We ask for your prayers for Bob and his family. They are very concerned about recent CT results and are awaiting the outcome of additional tests.
We continue to pray for stability and security in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
We pray for courage and wisdom for our leaders in government and the leaders of the European governments.
Alex Cauthen has been in and out of the hospital due to his bone marrow disorder, and we continue to hold him and his family in our prayers.
Priscilla Hutton will have her pacemaker replaced on Wednesday, and she and her daughter, Betsy von Dohlen, ask for our prayers. "It is outpatient and said to be no big deal. However, prayer is always comforting."
We celebrate with Dick and Mary Ann Schellhardt that Dick will move back to their condo after an extended stay at the Heritage nursing facility for rehabilitation.
We celebrate that Al Smith was able to join us in worship again yesterday after a long absence due to severe back pain.
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.
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.
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 has moved to Richland Health Center, where she continues to heal after her surgery. She is in room #209A.
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.
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!
Lydia is in Baptist Hospital to receive medication to stabilize her atrial fibrillation.
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.
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!
Dick is making amazing progress and hopes to move back to their home soon.
Jim is mourning the death of his aunt Jenny. She was his mother's sister and lived in Chicago.