Ana M. Marquez-Greene

We remember Ana M. Marquez-Greene, 6 and all who love her. She was killed on Friday, December 14 at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

We are mourning the loss of all the children and adults who were killed that day. Our capacity to take in and process such a tragedy is very limited. Most of our media offer us a lot of information within a very narrow time frame, and we know that after only a few days our attention will be drawn to other events, thoughts, and conversations.

We attempt to remember those who have died and all who love them, and to allow that memory to shape our prayers as well as our thinking. Each Sunday, we speak one of the names in worship, and this practice will take until sometime in June. We take time to process this violent loss and to consider possible consequences.

Margaret Oliphant

Margaret Oliphant, age 95, had a stroke on Saturday and is at Summit Medical Center. She is unresponsive and not expected to live. Margaret's husband, Gordon was a long time member of our congregation, and she continued to be interested in life at Vine Street even though she could not attend worship.

Josephine Gay

We remember Josephine Gay, 7 and all who love her. She was killed on Friday, December 14 at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

We are mourning the loss of all the children and adults who were killed that day. Our capacity to take in and process such a tragedy is very limited. Most of our media offer us a lot of information within a very narrow time frame, and we know that after only a few days our attention will be drawn to other events, thoughts, and conversations.

We attempt to remember those who have died and all who love them, and to allow that memory to shape our prayers as well as our thinking. Each Sunday, we speak one of the names in worship, and this practice will take until sometime in June. We take time to process this violent loss and to consider possible consequences.

Educator of the Month

Linda Edwards is one of the candidates for TN Lottery Educator of the Month. Click here to vote for her! You're saying to yourself that this is not exactly a prayer request? Think of it as a way to offer a quick prayer of thanksgiving for all our teachers!

Alice Cannon

Alice asks for prayers for her sister, Nancy who has breast cancer. She lives in Green Bay, Wisconsin and is scheduled for surgery next week. With her and her family and friends, we hope for a full recovery.

Olivia Engel

We remember Olivia Engel, 6 and all who love her. She was killed on Friday, December 14 at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

We are mourning the loss of all the children and adults who were killed that day. Our capacity to take in and process such a tragedy is very limited. Most of our media offer us a lot of information within a very narrow time frame, and we know that after only a few days our attention will be drawn to other events, thoughts, and conversations.

We attempt to remember those who have died and all who love them, and to allow that memory to shape our prayers as well as our thinking. Each Sunday, we speak one of the names in worship, and this practice will take until sometime in June. We take time to process this violent loss and to consider possible consequences.

Chris and Erica Well

Chris and Erica are back in Nashville after spending time with Erica's family in New York. They ask that we continue to pray for Erica's dad, Arnaldo Rodriguez, as well as Erica's mother and siblings.

Chris asks for prayers for his aunt, Melba Pritchard who is very ill.

Judi Sachs

Judi asks for prayers for the family and friends of Cathy McKinney who died on January 5. Cathy was Judi's sister-in-law, and Judi is traveling to West Virginia today for the funeral.

Rachel Davino

We remember Rachel Davino, 29 and all who love her. She was killed on Friday, December 14 at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

We are mourning the loss of all the children and adults who were killed that day. Our capacity to take in and process such a tragedy is very limited. Most of our media offer us a lot of information within a very narrow time frame, and we know that after only a few days our attention will be drawn to other events, thoughts, and conversations.

We attempt to remember those who have died and all who love them, and to allow that memory to shape our prayers as well as our thinking. Each Sunday, we speak one of the names in worship, and this practice will take until sometime in June. We take time to process this violent loss and to consider possible consequences.

James G. Fulmer

"Police have identified the homeless man found dead Thursday morning outside a church in East Nashville. Authorities said James G. Fulmer, 50, had reportedly been sleeping on a small covered porch near a side entrance of Crystal Fountain Church at South 10th and Russell streets. The freezing temperatures likely contributed to his death as the low temperature early Thursday in Nashville was 25 degrees." Read more

Thank you for participating faithfully in the mission of Room in the Inn. Thank you for encouraging your friends at other churches to consider joining this life-saving ministry. Thank you for your prayers.

Daniel Barden

We remember Daniel Barden, 7 and all who love him. He was killed on Friday, December 14 at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

We are mourning the loss of all the children and adults who were killed that day. Our capacity to take in and process such a tragedy is very limited. Most of our media offer us a lot of information within a very narrow time frame, and we know that after only a few days our attention will be drawn to other events, thoughts, and conversations.

We attempt to remember those who have died and all who love them, and to allow that memory to shape our prayers as well as our thinking. Each Sunday, we speak one of the names in worship, and this practice will take until sometime in June. We take time to process this violent loss and to consider possible consequences.

Christmount

Almost forty Vine Streeters are at Christmount in North Carolina for a winter retreat. We wish them a wonderful time, and hope no one breaks a leg! We expect them to be back in Nashville on Sunday afternoon.

Bronson Netterville

Bronson is hospitalized for some tests after a recent fall. Thank you for keeping him and Margaret in your prayers.

Monday Update

Nina Reed asks for prayers for Andrew who will ship out to Alaska on Thursday.

Pat Bentrup asks for prayers for her friends Teresa, Bill, and Nelda.

Erica Well is flying to New York today to be with her dad; he is in hospital.

Ashley, Rick and Risley Dumas are going home today, and we wish them and all a wonderful Christmas morning!

Risley J. Dumas

Ashley and Rick Dumas are the parents of Risley Joseph Dumas who was born on December 22, 2012. In the words of his dad, "7:05 pm. 8lbs 13oz. Beautiful!!!!" Congratulations, and a very happy Christmas to you!

Charlotte Bacon

We remember Charlotte Bacon, 6 and all who love her. She was killed on Friday, December 14 at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

We are mourning the loss of all the children and adults who were killed that day. Our capacity to take in and process such a tragedy is very limited. Most of our media offer us a lot of information within a very narrow time frame, and we know that after only a few days our attention will be drawn to other events, thoughts, and conversations.

We attempt to remember those who have died and all who love them, and to allow that memory to shape our prayers as well as our thinking. Each Sunday, we speak one of the names in worship, and this practice will take until sometime in June. We take time to process this violent loss and to consider possible consequences.

Erica Well

Erica's dad has been hospitalized. He's experiencing difficulty breathing and eating. Erica is traveling to be with him. Thank you for keeping them in your prayers.

Linda Edwards

Linda has been a teacher for many, many years as well as a mentor for student teachers. Recently she was honored as Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week. Congratulations, Linda, we are very proud of you! 

Mark Wolfe

Rachel's son, Mark died today from complications after surgery. Please remember Rachel in your prayers. She expects to be back in Nashville sometime this week.

Laura Brinton

Please continue to hold Laura in your prayers as she continues her long battle against fungal meningitis and the effects of her long hospitalization. Thank you for your prayers for Gloria, her mother.