Dawn received her MBA from University of Tennessee-Martin on December 15. John and Melba are the proud parents. Congratulations, Dawn!
Hope's dad
Hope Hodnett's father is recovering from a surgical heart procedure that took seven hours instead of 3-4 as expected. He is doing well, and Hope plans to be back in Nashville soon. Thank you for your prayers!
Bo Dee Jarman
Mark Jarman's mother, Bo Dee Foster Jarman died on December 1. She was a member of our congregation from approximately 1994 to 2006. Mark wrote, "There may not be many who remember her there, but she took great pleasure in attending and communing at VSCC for those years."
Donna Woods
Donna will have abdominal surgery on Monday to repair a hernia. Thank you for remembering her in your prayers.
The Berhow family
Thank you for your prayers for Kathy, Brian, Thompson, Emily, and Boyd who are mourning the death of Kathy's mother, Betsy Pinckley. In addition to the memorial service in Kentucky, there will be a memorial service in Nashville on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel at Forest Hills Baptist Church (Old Hickory Blvd and Hillsboro Rd).
The Berhow family
Kathy's mother, Betsy Pinckley died peacefully this afternoon with her children by her side. Thank you for your prayers and your friendship for Kathy and Brian, Thompson, Emily and Boyd.
Kathy Berhow
Kathy's mom, Betsy Pinckley is hospitalized after suffering a massive stroke. Please keep her and the family in your prayers.
Mark Wolfe
Mark Wolfe and Rachel Wolfe continue to covet the prayers of the Vine Street family as Mark faces a renewed threat from cancer. The plan, at present, is for surgery in early December to remove a tumor in the lung.
Peace
Amid news of escalating violence between Palestinians and Israel, we pray for peace and fierce conversations.
Vicki Robertson
Our friend Vicki has breast cancer. Please remember her in your prayers.
Jan Volk
Jan is now recovering at home after shoulder surgery on November 13. Your thoughts, cards, and prayers for Jan are much appreciated. She will need lots of support during the coming weeks of painful therapy. Go ahead and drop her a note on Facebook!
Room in the Inn
Please remember our overnight guests in your prayers. They each have their own story, and like all who long for wholeness, they need the grace and mercy of God.
Wednesday guests
Leslie, Paul, Walter, Steven, Scott, Harold, Keith, Bryan, Mike, Charles, Reggie, and Bill.
Thursday guests
Alexander, Dewayne, Anthony, Kelvin, Michael, Edward, David, Keith, Jason, Kevin, David, and Leslie.
Dr. Denis Mukwege
We continue to keep Dr. Mukwege, his family and staff in our prayers. See his response to the recent attack on his life and his work in Eastern Congo.
Room in the Inn
Our guests on Tuesday night were Augustino, Mick, Charles, Bryant, Jermaine, Lee, Eric, Matthew, JP, Alexander, Bruce, and Gerald. Please remember them in your prayers.
Leigh Ann Zirkle
Leigh Ann's cousin, Monica has now been diagnosed with hemophagocytic syndrome and has received a round of chemo; she is not doing very well. The family greatly appreciates your continued prayers.
Diane Easterling
Diane's brother, Cliff Briley, died on Sunday afternoon. Please remember him and all who love him in your prayers.
Rachel Wolfe and Mark
Rachel's son, Mark Wolfe has been diagnosed with lung cancer. He lives in California, and Rachel is still with him awaiting a report about treatment options. Thank you for your prayers.
Linda Edwards
Linda's mother, Ann Hawkins died on Thursday. The funeral is being planned for Monday, November 5, at 1pm at West Harpeth Funeral Home (6962 Charlotte Pike). obituary
Church World Service
The power is out where Matt Hackworth lives, but that didn't stop him from making a video about our ecumenical response to Sandy through Church World Service ("To be fair, I have a generator," he commented).
In case you don't know, Church World Service is the ecumenical agency that organizes CROP Walks to fight hunger - among many other programs.
In response to Sandy, CWS is providing material resources, including blankets, hygiene kits, school kits, baby kits and clean-up buckets to local agencies in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
CWS Disaster Response Specialists are working with state, regional and local organizations, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, our member denominations and other agencies to determine where further assistance is needed.
Donate now to support our work through Church World Service.
Leigh Ann Zirkle
Leigh Ann's cousin, Monica is being treated now for Still's Disease and is responding well. She will remain in the hospital for another two weeks. We greatly appreciate all your prayers.