Amanda's Grandma Bonnie has Alzheimer's, and her mom and dad returned from their visit in Nashville to find that she'd undergone a precipitous decline while they were gone. The family made the decision to call in hospice care, and they are hoping for peaceful, pain free last few weeks, and that as many family members as possible can make it to South Dakota for visits. Thank you for your prayers for Bonnie and her family.
Emily Trump
Emily asks for prayers for her dad, Mike Shipp. He and Emily's mother, Julia were on a cruise last week and he contracted a skin infection. He's been in the hospital since Saturday, and the infection is not spreading, but it's not improving either.
Tuesday afternoon
We had Al Smith's funeral this morning, our hearts filled with gratitude. Thank you for your prayers for his family and friends.
Ruth Skinner was in a car wreck on Saturday, but thankfully she only has bruises and no serious injuries.
Lyn Dorris asks for our prayers for her friend, Wendy who had surgery on Monday.
We pray for the family of Greg Rumburg. His uncle, Harold Jeffries died on Saturday; this is a heavy load to bear for Greg's mother who lost two brothers within just a few weeks.
We hold in our prayers those who were killed in the attacks on the Boston Marathon, their families and friends, those who were injured, and those who work hard to find the person(s) responsible for the bombings. We offer special prayers for all those who just don't feel safe anymore, anywhere. Lord, have mercy on us all.
Al Smith
Al died peacefully on Saturday afternoon, April 13, at his home at Richland Place. He was 89 years old. Funeral arrangements are being made, but plans to have a visitation at Vine Street on Monday night and the funeral on Tuesday morning still have to be confirmed. Thank you for your love for Al and your prayers for his family.
Jack Pinto
We remember Jack Pinto, 6 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.
Al Smith
Plans are being made for Al to return to his apartment on Friday, where he will continue to receive hospice care. Thank you for continuing to remember him in your prayers. He appreciates your love.
Al Smith
We ask for prayers for Al and his familiy. He has been hospitalized since Easter and is very weak and tired. Later today or tomorrow he may be discharged to receive hospice care at home or at another location.
Emilie Parker
We remember Emilie Parker, 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.
Anne Marie Murphy
We remember Anne Marie Murphy, 52 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.
Ted Lee
Ted's brother, Wallace Lee died this morning. We ask for prayers for Ted and his family.
Amanda Dixon
Amanda asks for prayers for a family member; Mari Cobb has end-stage cancer and is under hospice care. Please keep her and all who love her in your prayers.
Grace McDonnell
We remember Grace McDonnell, 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.
Wallace Lee
Ted Lee asks for prayers for his brother, Wallace and his family. Wallace has a congestive heart condition and is not expected to live much longer.
FCC Owensboro
First Christian Church buildings were severely damaged by fire; preliminary reports suggest that it was caused by lightning during last night's storms. We are grateful that no one was hurt and pray for the congregation dealing with this great loss.
Alec and Amanda Miller
Alec and Amanda are proud to announce the arrival of Lukas Salvador Miller born on 03/17/13. Weighing about 8.5 pounds. Congratulations!
Wayne Parks
Wayne's dad, Gene Parks, died this past Thursday at the age of 91. His service is this afternoon in Richmond, Ky. The family is grateful his pain is over. We entrust him, ourselves, and one another to God's unceasing grace.
James Mattioli
We remember James Mattioli, 6 and all who love him. 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.
Roy DeHart
Roy continues to recuperate after needing additional surgery on Tuesday. He has been up and walking around some, and expects to move to cardiac rehab by the weekend. Thank you for your prayers for him and Julia.
Jesse Lewis
We remember Jesse Lewis, 6 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.
Camille Biter
Camille will have knee replacement surgery on March 11. She looks forward to moving around again without pain, and asks that we remember her in our prayers.