Vine Street Christian Church and the Christian Church in Tennessee were thrilled to celebrate Sunday the ordination of Phill Sigmon! We ask God's blessing on Phillip's continuing ministry.
Thank you!
The list is long and distinguished! A huge round of applause goes out to all the folks who worked to make Sunday's anniversary worship and celebration with Thomas a success.
CYF Campers
Please keep our high school teenagers in your prayers this week. They are at Bethany Hills experiencing CYF Camp. (CYF=Christian Youth Fellowship)
Robin Porter
Congratulations to Robin Porter! She and TJ Adam were married May 31.
Noelle McIntyre
We share prayers for Noelle McIntyre. She is out of the hospital after emergency gall bladder surgery on Memorial Day.
Way to Go, Graduates
Vine Street congratulates its recent graduates! Bruce Oulson received his Associate of Science degree in healthcare management from Nashville State Community College. He will transfer this summer to Austin Peay State University to continue working on his Bachelor of Arts degree in professional studies organizational leadership with a concentration in occupational health.
John Shuler received his National Board Certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Ben Parks graduated salutatorian from Nashville School of the Arts. Ben is the brother of Jacob and the son of Karen and Ted Parks.
Marriage Vows Shared
Congratulations to Rebecca Frame and Kyle Collier, and to Linda Barnes and Guy Herr! Both couples were married during the Memorial Day weekend.
Julia Callaway
Please continue to offer prayers for Julia Callaway as she improves following recent heart-related concerns. She's grateful for all the support she's received.
Bosnia Herzegovina
Devastating floods in Bosnia Herzegovina and throughout the Balkans are the worst thing the country has faced since the horrific war two decades ago, according to Bosnian president, Bakir Izetbegovic. More than two dozen people have been killed in Bosnia, Serbia and Croatia, entire towns and cities have been inundated, and damage losses will run well into the billions of dollars. read more And make sure you read the very personal story at the end of the report. Thank you for your prayers and your support through Week of Compassion.
Jenelle Heal
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.