Margaret Oliphant died on Wednesday, January 30; she was 95 years old. For information about visitation and funeral arrangements, please see the obituary. Thank you for your prayers for all who are mourning her death.
Mitch Warren
Mitch Warren had surgery yesterday to repair a hip fracture. He is at Vanderbilt hospital. Please keep him and Norma in your prayers.
Franck Mpela
Franck Mpela asks for prayers for his family the Congo, especially his mother who is ill.
Prayer concern
Jim ClenDening asks for prayers for the family of Alex. He is 6 years old, and is fighting for his life. In December he had a malignant tumor removed from his brain, but it has spread to his spine. He is now undergoing intense radiation and chemo therapy. We ask for prayers for Alex and his parents, Elizabeth and Chris, who are also trying to take care of their two-year-old twins during this trying time. Elizabeth is a good friend of Jim's daughter, Michele.
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.