We offer prayers for Westminster Living Waters, a clean water ministry of Nashville's Westminster Presbyterian Church and a partner with Living Waters for the World. A team will be traveling internationally this week to continue partnerships in South America. Joe Cheng and Ted Parks will be traveling, too, representing our new Vine Street Living Waters initiative.
Summer Vertrees
Pat Bentrup asks for our prayers in support of her niece Summer Vertrees, who will be having surgery this week.
Sara Tarpley
Please remember Sara Tarpley in your prayers. She will be having outpatient surgery on a wrist tomorrow.
Jim ClenDening
Jim asks for prayers for his sister, Jenne. She lost a lot of weight over the past two weeks, and a large mass was discovered in her lung.
Little girl
Lyn Dorris asks for prayers for one of her students, Izzy. Her dad died on Saturday. She is 7 years old.
Polly Duff
Polly Duff died on May 2 at the age of 89. She was a member of Vine Street for many years until she moved to Connecticut to be near her son in 2003. The funeral will be on Monday, May 5, 11 a.m., at Harpeth Hillls. We ask for prayers for her family, especially her daughter Patricia and son Gill. obituary
T. J. McLaughlin
We ask for your prayers for T. J., Katie, and Jack. T.J. has pneumonia and atelectasis in his lower left lung. He went home from the ER early this morning, but hasn't been able to rest because he's in so much pain every time he breathes. Children's Choir tonight has been canceled, and plans for Sunday morning (hymn sing) are on hold for now. Thank you for your prayers.
Margaret Kerr Dunkerley
Margaret Kerr Dunkerley, a longtime member of Vine Street, died on Friday. A service celebrating her life will be Wednesday, April 30 at Woodlawn's Dignity Hall.
Vine Street Living Waters
As a next step toward launching Vine Street Living Waters—in partnership with Living Waters for the World—leaders are heading to Mississippi for training at Clean Water U. They include Joe Cheng, Rebecca Bachschmidt, Jim ClenDening, Bob Lyons, Joanne Jewett, Nancy Kleinert and Thomas Kleinert. We are praying for traveling mercies and God's blessing as they work and learn.
Roger Sledd
Roger Sledd died on Monday, April 14, 2014. We ask for prayers for his wife, Debra and for his family and friends.
Funeral services for Rev. Sledd will be Monday April 21, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Vine Street Christian Church, with Rev. Carson Salyer and Rev. Thomas Kleinert presiding. Visitation with the family will be immediately following the service in the fellowship hall. obituary
Glen Stewart
We received word Glen Stewart is home from rehabilitation following his recent knee-replacement surgery. As the healing process continues, please keep Glen and Joyce in your prayers.
A Word of Thanks
We received a note from Jack Wallace: "I want to offer a personal word of thanks to everyone. As most of you know through our Vine Street prayer requests, my mother passed away on April 4. I appreciated the prayers, the cards and the personal expressions of sympathy so many of you sent my way. In this time of sadness, I learned once again the value of being a part of a community of faith."
Kay Herrell
We offer prayers on behalf of the family and friends of Kay Herrell, who died this morning. She is the sister of Dan Moseley and the aunt of Stephen Moseley. Funeral arrangements are pending.
LaRuth Faubion
We ask for prayers for LaRuth Faubion. She is recovering from hip replacement surgery.
Welcome Thomas Randall Duckett
Entering the world at 7 lbs. 14 oz., Thomas Randall Duckett was born on Tuesday, April 8 to Annie and Zac. Grandparents include Charlie and Camille Biter. Congratulations to all!
Casey Sigmon
Casey Sigmon has received a letter of call from Central Christian Church in Springfield. She will serve as its part-time pastor beginning May 11. “I want to thank you for the care and leadership you have offered us through worship, but also through the community of care you have formed in your service to this community,” she shares about Vine Street. We celebrate with Casey, and are grateful to know she, along with Phill and Viola, will continue to be part of our community.
Glen Stewart
Please continue to offer prayers for healing on behalf of Glen Stewart as he rehabs from surgery. Joyce Stewart shares the recovery process is slow, yet doctors do note progress.
Johanna Keith and Raymond Johnson
Congratulations to Johanna Keith and Raymond Johnson! They were married Saturday evening at Vine Street with Thomas Kleinert presiding.
The Wright Family
We pray for Kammy Wright and her family following the death of her grandson, Jordan. Kammy is a work friend of Leigh Ann Zirkle.
Wallace family
Mary Wallace's funeral plans have been confirmed. Visitation is at Woodbine Funeral Home - Hickory Chapel from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 6. The funeral is on Monday morning, April 7 at 11:00 at Christ Church on Old Hickory Boulevard.