Rev. Dr. G. Bronson Netterville

Bronson Netterville died peacefully midday on Sunday, November 24, and we like the thought that he may have passed right after the benediction at the end of our worship service.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. Go in peace to love and serve our God, to love and serve your neighbor for Jesus Christ is Lord.

We are grateful for Bronson's life, for his love and service, and we rejoice in hope, for God in Christ has opened the door to eternal life for us. 

The funeral service will be at Vine Street Christian Church on Saturday, November 30, at 1:00 p.m.  Thank you for your love and prayers for Margaret and her family.

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Roger and Martha

There are any number of ways to ask for prayers remembering John Egerton, who died Thursday morning at age 78. You will hear stories about his love of southern food and culture on the radio, you will read about him in local and national papers, perhaps sample a few paragraphs of his front porch journalism, but we want to remember him especially as a close friend of Roger and Martha Bishop.

Martha wrote, "He was one of those people we would never want to give up. He was very supportive of other writers and of Roger. He saw it as his mission to  keep scores of us up to date on Will Campbell's condition from the time of his stroke until his death."

We pray that God will help them and all who miss John to let love transform their grief into gratitude.

Roger and Martha also ask us to remember Ava Sellers who is quite ill with a blood disorder. Her 94th birthday is Sunday, November 24. As her only family they are very much involved with her care and affairs.

Millie Estill

Millie Moak Estill passed away on November 10, 2013 after a brief illness. She was married to James Moak, former regional minister of the Disciples of Christ in Kentucky and later Allen S. Estill, the former regional minister in Tennessee. She is survived by the Moak children, Jim, Jamie and Margaret Ann and the Estill children, Ceci, Cynthy and Tom as well as their spouses and several beloved grandchildren.

Visitation will be at Milward Funeral Home, 391 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY on Thursday, November 14,2013 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at Central Christian Church, Lexington, KY on Friday, November 15, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.

Celet Nkobe

Pastor Celet had his appendix removed on Saturday. The surgery went well, and he is scheduled to be discharged Sunday afternoon.

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!

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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.