Monday update

Leigh Ann Zirkle's mother will have knee replacement surgery this week.

Rick Helms, pastor of Bellevue Christian Church, will have eye surgery this week.

Gary Holloway's mother will have surgery on Wednesday to remove a tumor from her brain.

Our Congolese friends ask for prayers for a member of Nouvelle Alliance, who is mourning the death of several family members; they were among the victims during a recent violent attack in the Eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo. We ask for your prayers for peace for the people of the Congo who have lived with violence and political instability for decades.

Georgiana T. McConnell

Georgiana died the night of Saturday, March 3, at age 86. She was the sister of the late Eva Lassie Russell and Betty Pilkinton. The memorial service will be on Sunday, March 18, at 3pm at Vine Street, with visitation beginning at 2pm. Thank you for your prayers, especially for Betty and Shelton. obituary

Gia Maisie Dixon

Gia Maisie Dixon was born today, March 1, 2012 at 12:09pm at Baptist Hospital. 7 pounds 5.5 ounces. Daughter of Matt and Cory Dixon. Little sister of Roman Dixon. Niece of Caitlin Dixon, Gabe and Amanda Dixon. Cousin of Liam Dixon. Granddaughter of Bryce and Rachel Dixon, Don and Stacy Schlitz. Great granddaughter of Bob and Joyce Register. Second cousin of Lexie and Imre Soloman.

She comes from a long line of Vine Street love. She is sweet and healthy and with appetite. Cory is doing well.

Alexandria Perkins

Russell and Renita Perkins celebrate the birth of Alexandria Benay Perkins, their third grand daughter. She was born in the early morning hours of February 28; Christina and Rusty Perkins are the happy parents. Russell is the pastor of the Bread of Heaven church.

Gary Holloway

Gary's father, Mr. Raleigh Nelson “Bud” Holloway of Griffin, Georgia died Saturday, February 25, 2012. A memorial service will be held Monday.  Gary's mother will have brain surgery for a benign tumor March 7.

Trooper Janes

Trooper is the child of Adam Janes, Pastor of First Christian Church, Dover TN, and he is most appropriately named. He suffers from neurofibromatosis, and he had a 5-hour surgery today at Vanderbilt to insert a rod in his leg to straighten the bones that are twisted due to this condition. Trooper's parents are staying with Charlie and Camille Biter unti the family can return home to Dover. Charlie and Camille attend First Christian Church when they spend the weekend there. Thank you for your prayers for Trooper and his family.

Rob McRight's dad

Rob's dad, Jim has lung cancer and he now has tumors in both lungs. Thank you for remembering him in your prayers. Rob continues to serve with the Navy JAG in Jacksonville; he was recently promoted to Lieutenant.

Celebration

Ellison Forbes Plunkett, the daughter of Brandon and Cheryl Plunkett and granddaughter of Dee and Brenda was born this afternoon ... mom and baby are both healthy!

Evelyn Tallent

Evelyn will have knee replacement surgery tomorrow. Thank you for holding her in your prayers, both during the surgery on Monday and in the days and weeks ahead.

Mary Ann Johnson

Please remember Mary Ann in your prayers. She is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday to have her shoulder replaced.

McLaughlin family

T.J. is in Illinois for a few days to be with his mom. She is recuperating from mastectomy she had on Wednesday. The surgery went well and tests of surrounding tissue were encouraging; we hope with her that additional test results will be negative as well and that she will soon be well. Thank you for your prayers.

Anniversary

On February 10, 1952, Bronson Netterville was ordained at First Christian Church in McComb, Mississippi. Bronson has served many congregations and is Emeritus Regional Minister of the Christian Church in Tennessee. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of his Ordination to the Christian Ministry, Bronson will lead worship at Vine Street on Sunday, February 5. Congratulations, Bronson, and thank you for your years of faithful service!

Dorothy Roach

We continue to pray for Dorothy Roach, who has found out that her cancer is in her lungs as well as her bones. She is having further tests done this week to help determine available options. Dorothy's 91st birthday is on February 13.

The Digby Family

Joy Digby, wife of Rev. Art Digby, died on Saturday. We ask for prayers for Art and their family. obituary

Update on 2012-01-26 22:35 by Thomas Kleinert

Please send your condolence note to

Arthur Digby
3939 E 52nd #216
Odessa, TX 79762

Ted Parks

Ted asks for prayers for his father who had surgery on Sunday morning to remove a kidney stone.

Rosie Alexander

The storms on Tuesday created a tornado near Smyrna. The home of Rosie and Bob was damaged, and their Winnebago was flipped over. Thankfully, nobody in the house and the neighborhood was injured. Rosie is the daughter of Howard Evans.

Dick Schellhardt

Dick is at St. Thomas for what is expected to be a brief stay to remove excess fluid that made it difficult for him to breathe. We share his and Mary Anne's hope that he'll be able to return home before the weekend.

Linda Edwards

Linda is mourning the death of her father, William Hawkins; he was a resident at The Meadows and died this morning after long illness. Linda's mother lives at The Meadows, and we ask that you keep her and Linda in your prayers.

Update on 2012-01-12 21:16 by Thomas Kleinert

Visitation on Friday, January 13, 5-8pm at West Harpeth Funeral Home, 6962 Charlotte Ave

Funeral on Saturday, January 14, 1pm also at West Harpeth

Dorothy Roach

Dorothy has been diagnosed with bone cancer. We keep her in our prayers as she and her family explore treatment options.

Al Smith

Al has been battling a persistent strain of cellulitis since before Christmas. He has been hospitalized for treatment, and hopes to be discharged for rehab soon. Fortunately, his back has continued to get better. Al sends his greetings and hopes to join us in worship again soon!