We offer prayers for Linda Bussey's mother, Jenelle Heal, who has been ill recently.
Numbers and names
The 28th season of Room in the Inn's winter shelter program concluded on March 31.
More than 6,500 volunteers in 180 congregations provided 31,000 beds and served more than 62,000 meals.
We did this together. Thanks be to God.
Since November 1 last year, 43 people obtained employment through RITI's workforce development program. Michael W., Marion S., Randy B., Monroe S., Donald B., Jason U., Zach S., Kelvin M. and so many more.
Thanks be to God.
Since November 1 last year, 70 people received housing through RITI's case management services. Welcome home, Leroy E., Clarence, W., Cynthia H., Alma F., Darryl K. and three children, David C. and three children, Natasha C. and family and so many more.
Thanks be to God.
Celebration
Thank you for your prayers for Glen Stewart during and after his double knee-replacement surgery. He and Joyce were able to join us in worship on Sunday, and it was amazing to see him walk using only a simple cane. Now it's time to offer prayers of thanksgiving and joy!
Baby James
Erica and JC Hayden are the parents of James Loren Hayden who was born on May 17. Congratulations! Erica's parents, Loren and Donna Rhodes worshiped with us on Sunday and shared the happy news.
Dee Plunkett
We offer prayers for Dee Plunkett, who was involved in an auto accident this week. He was the victim of a hit and run and suffered a broken pelvis. Everything went well during surgery and he's recovering now.
Baby Penelope
Penelope Wallace was born to Jordan and Melissa Wallace in Asheville NC on May 12, 2014. Jack Wallace and Joanne Jewett are the proud grandparents. Congratulations!
Kawaq Yaku
Hello Vine Street!
Ted and I are at Kawaq Yaku cafe which is Quechua (Incan dialect) for "water that brings life". As they have internet access, we are using this opportunity to check in. We are in our way to the boys home in Kusi, and came by bus from Lima and then a taxi, which are prevalent! I am glad we have Ted who helps translate, as we now are in areas which even Spanish is not spoken by everyone, but rather an Incan dialect. Meeting a lot of good people, and the cafe is run by ex-missionaries still sharing the gospel through their cafe. A welcome find, but definitely something not expected in this area! We have great traveling companions and will check in again when we can.
Peace,
Joe
Living Waters for the World
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.