Helen Hall Wood, Norman Hall's mother died June 19, 2014 in Richmond, Virginia. She was 99 years old and would have been 100 in October. The funeral was held Saturday June 21, 2014 with services at Fairmount Christian Church in Mechanicsville, Va.
Donna Woods
Donna fell and fractured her shoulder and hip. She is scheduled for surgery on Thursday morning to repair both her shoulder and hip socket. She will have weeks of recovery and rehabilitation. This accident happened only days after her husband Vaughn's, and the two will need our prayers and support.
Robert C. Williams
Our friends of the congregation Nouvelle Alliance ask us for prayers for the family of Bob Williams, especially his wife, Jane. Bob and Jane were missionaries, and a significant part of their ministry was built around the Mbandaka Lycee Girls High School of the Community of the Disciples of Christ in the Congo. obituary
Eddie Cauthen
John Cauthen's brother, Eddie is hospitalized with a fractured neck.
Vaughn Woods
Donna Woods' husband, Vaughn is hospitalized. He broke several ribs and suffered heavy bruising when he fell off a ladder on Friday. We're grateful his injuries weren't more serious.
Happy Anniversary
Jim Carls' parents, Joey and Henry Carls, will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on June 12th. We wish them and the whole family a happy celebration!
Balkan relief and recovery
More than 100,000 people remain displaced in the aftermath of the unprecedented floods that ravaged Bosnia, Serbia and other Balkan countries last month. Altogether, the floods claimed more than 75 lives, affected more than one million people and caused damages up to several billions of dollars. Officials in Bosnia fear the costs of the damages could exceed that of the 1992-1995 war. Read more about our response through Week of Compassion, and thank you for your prayers.
Congratulations, Phill
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.