Philippines

Week of Compassion has already responded to the destruction and harm caused by typhoon Haiyan, thanks to our Global Ministries partners at the United Church of Christ in the Philippines and is poised to respond through the ACT Alliance after their rapid response assessment is completed.

"We will continue to monitor this enormous disaster as it will undoubtedly affect hundreds of thousands of people. Please pray for those in harm's way and join us as we reach out to them in their time of need."

To contribute, go to the online donation page or write a check to Vine Street Christian Church, memo: WOC Phillipines.

A big Thank You to all who responded to Teresa's appeal for help in the recovery efforts after the earthquake on the island of Bohol. We were able to send a check for over $1,200 to the church on that Philippine island.

World Council of Churches

In one of their first decisions as the Central Committee for the World Council of Churches, the newly installed 150-member committee made history Friday by electing Dr Agnes Abuom of Nairobi, from the Anglican Church of Kenya, as the moderator of the highest WCC governing body. She is the first woman and African moderator of the Central Committee.

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Allison Hutton

Allison Hutton asks for our prayers for her mother, Marie Heath. She has a small aneurysm and is scheduled for a surgical procedure to repair it in a couple of weeks. 

Bronson Netterville

We learned Bronson Netterville was hospitalized on Sunday. He and Margaret ask for our prayers.

Lyn Dorris

Lyn Dorris asks for prayers for the family of her friend, Chip Robinson who died suddenly on October 23 at age 50.

Miles Kleinert

At its annual meeting on October 25-26, the Board of Disciples of Christ Historical Society elected Miles Kleinert to serve on the Board for the 2014-16 term. Miles continues the legacy of Vine Street members who have served on this Board, beginning with founding member Eva Jean Wrather in 1941. However, Miles is the first ever member of any Christian Youth Fellowship to be elected. Congratulations!

Leslie Carson

Leslie Carson's grandmother, Willie Lou Wages, died this week in Buford, GA. She was nearly 99 years old. Thank you for your prayers for her family.

World Council of Churches

The World Council of Churches will gather for its 10th assembly in Busan, Republic of Korea, from October 30 to November 8.

The assembly theme, “God of life, lead us to justice and peace” provides a focus for theological reflection, worship and meditation, as well as for planning programmatic activities before, during and after the assembly.

Among the countless delegates and guests from around the world will be our own Gary Holloway, Executive Director of World Convention, as well as General Minister and President Sharon Watkins and the President of the Council on Christian Unity Robert Welsh from Indianapolis. We pray for safe travel and a fruitful assembly for all!

Clara Martin

Clara Martin is mourning the death of her brother, Mac Chester. He passed away on Wednesday. Thank you for your prayers for Clara and her family.

Amy Gopp leaving Week of Compassion

It is with joy and sadness that Week of Compassion announces that The Reverend Amy Gopp will join Church World Service Global (CWS) as Director of Member Relations and Pastoral Care in January 2014. As Executive Director of Week of Compassion, Amy has been a passionate advocate for those displaced by disasters, made refugees by violent conflict, and those working for economic empowerment and development in their communities. Her work with multiple partner organizations and with countless Disciples congregations and ministries has had significant impact during her tenure at Week of Compassion.

Amy’s responsibilities at CWS will be focused on three areas of work: discernment and leadership for the Eastern Europe program work, engaging and promoting CWS with member communions and other potential members, and engaging with human resource teams to provide pastoral counseling to CWS colleagues and staff around the world.

May God continue to bless you in your ministry, Amy!

Read Amy's letter

Tuesday

Shirley Forstman is hospitalized for a colonoscopy and additional tests. She expects to go home on Wednesday.

David von Dohlen, Betsy's husband, is having outpatient surgery tomorrow, and they appreciate your prayers and good thoughts.

Prayer concerns

Pat Bentrup's sister-in-law, Teresa Boyd, has cancer and is currently exploring treatment options with her physicians.

Josh Cauthen will leave on Friday for work as a Fulbright/Clinton scholar in Malawi. He will be there for 10 months. We celebrate this accomplishment and pray for a safe and successful stay.

Charlie Biter is looking forward to holding daughter Annie's first child. Her due date is in March.

Sara Tarpley is looking forward to having her very first local granddaughter next year!

Jan Volck's friend, Gabriella Mittlestaedt passed away last week. Thank you for your prayers for her family and friends.

Monday night, Vine Street hosted a group of Immokalee farm workers. It was good to share dinner and prayers with them, and many Nashville friends joined them for a vigil at our neighborhood Publix store. We pray for a safe journey home for them and for success in their quest for better work conditions and wages.

Wedding Celebration

We happily announce

the wedding

of

Gregory Rumburg & April Hefner

on Sunday, September 22, 2013

at half past four o'clock

at Vine Street Christian Church

The congregation is invited to join them in worship on this joyous occasion and to witness their vows.

Following the service, the couple will celebrate their marriage with their families and invited guests, and they regret very much that they cannot invite the whole congregation to the celebration.

Rita Brandon

Rita Brandon traveled to Ohio for the funeral of her father-in-law, John Brandon, Sr. Rita and her husband John just moved back to Nashville a few months ago, after her husband's retirement. She is a dear friend of Carol Doidge's and has worshipped with us several times. Thank you for your prayers for her and the family.

Thank you

We received a warm Thank You note from the Madison Church of Christ. Read it here. Thank you for your contributions to the gift and for your prayers!

David Strasinger

We ask for prayers for David who is recuperating from a serious infection. He is currently in rehab for physical therapy, and we hope with Joan that he'll be able to return home in a week.

Lindsey Krinks

We ask for prayers for Lindsey Krinks as she continues her ministry on the streets of Nashville, now as Open Table's Director of Street Chaplaincy and Education. You can follow her journey via her blog and support her work with your donations (If you’d like to donate directly to this project, please send a check to Open Table Nashville at 210 Morton Ave., Nashville, TN 37211 specified for the “Street Chaplaincy and Outreach Initiative.” All donations are tax deductible and you will receive a receipt). Our Outreach Committee is currently considering a partnership with Lindsey in this new and much needed ministry initiative.

Donna Woods

Donna asks for prayers for Pam, the mother of her daughter-in-law. Pam is having breast cancer surgery Tuesday, September 10th. In the past year, Pam's husband had breast cancer, also. Their daughter is married to Donna's son, James Barr.

Sara Tarpley

Sara Tarpley is scheduled for parathyroid surgery on Tuesday. Thank you for your prayers for her and her medical team!

Thank you!