Dr. Denis Mukwege

An assassination attempt on Dr. Denis Mukwege raises fears for aid workers in Congo (see article at Christian Science Monitor). Amy Gopp of Week of Compassion commented, "I had the honor of meeting Dr. Mukwege in Bukavu, Congo last year when I visited Panzi Hospital. He is truly one of the GREATEST men I have ever met. Please keep him, his family, his hospital, all of the women he has healed, and all of Congo in your prayers."

Leigh Ann Zirkle

Leigh Ann asks that we continue to remember her cousin, Monica in our prayers. She was misdiagnosed here in Nashville and is currently at Mayo Clinic with total liver failure.

Angie Washington

Angie is recuperating at home from knee surgery. Her mom is staying with her until she's fully mobile again. Drop her a note, if you're on Facebook - and thank you for your prayers!

Monday Update

Todd and Maggie are friends of the Moseleys and the Trabues. Maggie gave birth to a baby boy on Friday and he has been in the NICU since with breathing difficulties. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

Jim Zamata's brother, Glen was diagnosed with lung cancer last year and given a prognosis of 18 months of life. After a series of treatments, recent scans show no signs of cancer. We celebrate and give thanks with Glen and his family!

Al Smith begins today a short series (five days are scheduled) of very intense radiation treatments for lung cancer. Please remember him in your prayers.

Our friends, Mark and Dana West ask for our prayers. They just moved Dana's parents in with them, both of whom have Alzheimer's. They trust God to give them grace and peace through the turmoil this illness tends to bring.

Virginia Grimm still doesn't have the energy she remembers having just a few weeks ago, but she is feeling much better and expects to be in church on Sunday.

Carolyn Binkley is at West Meade Place.

Please continue to hold Laura Brinton and her family, especially Gloria, in your prayers.

We Celebrate!

The big day was October 22, 1942, and this year Risley and Elizabeth celebrate the 70th anniversary of their wedding day. Congratulations!

Baby Boy Trump

Mikeal and Emily's boy will be called Henry Stephen Trump, and he'll go by Henry. Henry continues to do very well; his mom will be discharged today, and he's likely to go home in just a couple more days. 

A Thank You Note

Dear, dear Friends,

There could never have been a lovelier, more uplifting tribute than the one you offered Bob last Friday Night. Someone said to me,"I've never felt so much love in one place." That's how I felt, too. I know Julia and T.J. put the touching musical aspects together. The Choir and the Madrigal Singers took my breath away. As my son said, Thomas was incredible the way he wove the tapestry of Bob's life with humor and poignancy. And what a magnificent reception that only Sharalena and Evelyn could commandeer. Our friends and family who were not "Vine Street-ers" were very impressed by the way the church pulled together to make the evening happen.

Thank you for the support you have given us for the last three and a half years.  I am very proud of the way Bob lived through those painful days and your cards, letters, thoughts and prayers kept him going.

With our love and gratitude,
Phoebe and Carolyn

He just couldn't wait

Baby boy Trump (he will be named before the day is over) was born last night. He is doing great, breathing on his own, and will stay in the hospital for about a week. The numbers: 4lbs 15 ounces | 17 1/2 inches. Thanks be to God for the gift of new life and for the miracles of neonatal care for premies!

Cliff Briley

Diane Easterling's brother, Cliff is back in hospital receiving cancer treatments. Please include Diane and her family in your prayers.

Mikeal and Emily Trump

Emily went into premature labor again last night, it's been three weeks since the last episode, and she's back in the hospital for monitoring. Please keep them in your prayers; we hope the little guy will be patient just a little bit longer.

Sunday Update

Leigh Ann Zirkle asks for prayers for her family. Her uncle, Bernard Werrbach died this week, and her cousin, Monica is ill.

Pat Bentrup asks for prayers for the family of her friend, Pete Gunther; he died this week.

Laura Brinton

Gloria's daughter, Laura is very ill. She is one of the patients who contracted fungal meningitis due to contaminated medication. Please keep Laura, Gloria and the family in your prayers.

Virginia Grimm

Virginia was discharged today after a brief hospitalization for some tests.

Carolyn Binkley

Carolyn is in Critical Care at St. Thomas; she cannot have visitors, but she and Phoebe appreciate your continuing prayers.

Al Smith

Al is still a little sore from a procedure to prepare him for radiation therapy, but other than that he is feeling fine. We hope to see him in worship on Sunday. Thank you for your prayers.

Thank you

Thank you all for your generosity toward Ms Wanda who lost her home and all her belongings in a house fire. She will definitely smile when she opens that envelope.

Carolyn Binkley

We ask for prayers for Carolyn who is not well, and for Phoebe. 

Update on 2012-10-10 20:18 by Thomas Kleinert

Carolyn is in critical care at St. Thomas, Pod F. Visiting times are 8-11am, 3-6pm and 8-10pm. Please continue to hold her and Phoebe in your prayers. 

Monday evening

A young man who had moved to Nashville only recently was injured in a hit and run accident on Friday while walking near Knob Road. He was taken to the hospital with possible spinal cord injury. Please keep him in your prayers.

Monday Update

Aaron and Dina Partington ask for prayers for Drew Gilmer, a co-worker of theirs. Drew was in a horrible wreck Saturday night which has left him in critical condition in intensive care.  He suffered multiple life threatening injuries including severe trauma to the head and at this point there is uncertainty on whether there is any brain activity. 

We try to be very careful and not share addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, etc with our prayer requests, since we have no control over who reads them. Facebook is a different story, though, so this is a test balloon.

Tomorrow is Shirley Forstman's birthday! You may have already sent her a card. You may be thinking about calling her. Perhaps you even have a lunch date with her this week. But you could also write on her wall or send her a message via Facebook! Happy Birthday, Shirley!

Sunday Update

Anne Fairfield asks for our prayers and our help for Ms Wanda. She takes Park Manor residents to doctor's appointments, to the grocery store, or, as in Anne's case, to church. Ms Wanda lost her home and all her belongings in a fire last week; we are grateful that she is unharmed. If you would like to help Ms Wanda put her life back together after this terrible loss, please make your donation to the church, memo: Ms Wanda.