Clara's husband, Woody had a successful stent procedure at St. Thomas on Thursday. We are happy to hear that he may go home as early as Saturday. Thank you for remembering them in your prayers.
Monday Update
Buddy Barnes is at St. Thomas for some additional tests. He was admitted late on Saturday, but is likely to go home on Tuesday.
Pam Lyle asks for prayers for her friend Sandra who is battling breast cancer.
Jack Wallace asks for prayers for two good friends; one just suffered a heart attack, the other is scheduled for a biopsy after a mammogram.
Doug Branson asks for prayers for his stepmother and dad. She has a form of early-onset dementia.
We apologize that these notes are somewhat incomplete. Somebody recycled Thomas's bulletin and notes on Sunday, before he had a chance to take them to his desk.
Sumner County schools
This has not been one of Sumner County's finest moments, and certainly not a great example for children observing how adults set priorities. Schools will nevertheless open tomorrow, and we hope it will be a great year for students, teachers, and staff.
Monday Update
On Sunday we welcomed new members Doug Branson and Caitie Reid. Welcome to Vine Street!
Joseph and Louise Bambo were married on Saturday. Congratulations!
Bradley Biter is the infant grand-daughter of Charlie's brother. She has a liver condition, and we pray for her to be well.
We ask for prayers for the people of Iran in the aftermath of the earthquake, especially the families of the victims.
We ask for prayers for the many whose lives are impacted by the long-term drought in this country, especially farmers and ranchers.
We ask for prayers for public leaders of Sumner County as they struggle to find a way out of a budget crisis. Keeping schools closed is not good policy.
Happy Birthday, Lulah!
Happy birthday to Tallulah Margaret Quinn (Lulah) who was born Thursday morning at 11:38 CST, weighing in at 9lbs 3oz, and measuring 18.5 inches. She is healthy, chubby and calm. Congratulations, Tallu and Robbie!
Congratulations, Sarahann!
Sarahann Callaway received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Belmont University School of Physical Therapy on Friday. She was chosen by the faculty to speak at the commencement ceremony. Sarahann has accepted a job with Medtravelers and will be moving to Fort Worth, Texas on August 15th to start her first assignment. She wishes to thank everyone at Vine Street for their love and support over this endeavor. Congratulations, Sarahann! Send her an e-mail
Monday Update
We continue to pray for the people of Syria and an end to the violent conflict.
We learned that Lee Fleshood died on July 31; he was 70 years old. obituary
Cliff Goidel, grandson of Jane and Bob, will have knee surgery on Wednesday.
It was good to see Michele Munson, Gabriella, and Isaac in worship on Sunday. They still live in St. Louis, but were in town to visit.
John Reed joined the Air National Guard; Andrew Reed is continuing his training now in Missouri.
Thank you for your prayers
We continue to keep Alex Cauthen in our prayers. On Friday, he will meet his new Doctor and will receive and review his most recent set of medical tests.
We pray for comfort and safe travels for Allen Parker who is headed home to New York for hospice care. Allen was recently a patient at St. Thomas hospital and has asked for our prayers.
Howard Evans
Howard Evans died on Friday evening, July 6. He was 87 years old. The burial will be on Monday, July 9, and we will celebrate his life with a memorial service at the church that same day. Visitation will begin at 11:30am in the sanctuary, and the service will follow at noon.
Rob McRight's dad
We received the sad news that Rob's dad died on July 4 after a long struggle with cancer. Rob is still serving with the Navy JAG in Florida, but he is currently in North Carolina to be with his family. Thank you for remembering them in your prayers.
Rob McRight
114 8th St., Apt. B
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Howard Evans
We ask for prayers for Howard and his family, especially Eva and Rosie. His heart was greatly weakened by the chemo drugs, and he is suffering from advanced congestive heart failure. He is not expected to live but a few days.
Monday update
Congratulations to Laura O'Donnell and Jason Bearce who were married on Saturday. They will live in Indianapolis, IN.
Howard Evans has been hospitalized since Friday to run some tests. He may have suffered some TIA's (mini strokes).
Brenda Stults-Brodows
We ask for prayers for Bob and Brenda. Bob is recuperating from major surgery, and we pray for a full and lasting recovery. If all goes well he'll be in ICU for about a week, and he may be able to return home before the end of July.
Ryan Forstman
The funeral service will be on Thursday, June 28, at 4:00pm at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Visitation, also at the funeral home, will be prior to the service, beginning at 1:00pm.
Mount Olivet Funeral Home is at 1101 Lebanon Pike in Nashville, TN map
David Tarpley
David's mother, Mary Tarpley, died this morning in Wylie, Texas.
Jane Goidel
Jane, after surgery on Sunday to repair a broken shoulder, was discharged today as planned, and she will start physical therapy tomorrow. This is great news, and we hope she'll continue to make good progress.
David Strasinger
David is making excellent progress in physical therapy. There' s a very good chance he'll be able to go home in two weeks. Until then, he'll continue to reside at West Meade Place.
David Strasinger
West Meade Place #2014
1000 St. Luke Drive
Nashville, TN 37205
Monday Update
The Forstman family is now also mourning the death of Ryan Forstman, age 25. His body was found on Sunday, and it appears he died from complications after a drug overdose. Ryan was the son of Paul, and grandson of Shirley.
Jane Goidel is recuperating from shoulder surgery she had on Sunday. She had fractured her left shoulder, and we are grateful that the injury only involved bones and could be repaired with screws and a plate. Jane is scheduled to be discharged on Tuesday, and she will begin physical therapy on Wednesday.
Sophia
Chris and Helen Trabue ask for prayers for their friends, the Battle family, and especially their youngest daughter, Sophia, who has a brain tumor. They live in Johnson City and are on their way to St. Jude hospital where she will have surgery later this week.
Funeral for Jack Forstman
The memorial service will be on Wednesday, June 20, at 2pm at Vine Street Christian Church with a reception in the fellowship hall following the service. The obituary will be in Tuesday's edition of The Tennessean. click for obituary