Shirley was hospitalized on Tuesday for some follow-up tests. She will possibly stay in rehab for a few days to build her overall strength. Thank you for remembering her in your prayers.
Winter Retreat at Christmount
Several dozen of our Vine Street members and friends are with Rev. Hope Hodnett at the all-church Winter Retreat at Christmount in Black Mountain, North Carolina. We continue to offer prayers for their fun, fellowship and safety this week.
Shirley Forstman
Thank you for keeping Shirley in your prayers while she is recovering from a fall. She broke five ribs, so please be extra gentle when you give her a hug.
Elizabeth Lawrence
Risley Lawrence shares that Elizabeth has been discharged from Woodcrest and is now home. He invites his Vine Street Christian Church family to join him in offering prayers of thanksgiving. "This is the best Christmas present I could ask for!" he said. She will need several days to rest quietly. Next week, short visits may be in order, depending on how Elizabeth feels.
Priscilla Hutton
Longtime Vine Street member Priscilla Hutton died early this morning. We join her family in celebrating her life, offering, too, prayers of comfort for Betsy, David and Ryan von Dohlen; Suzanne and Ross Rainwater; and all who love Priscilla. Arrangements are in process; a memorial service will be scheduled for early January.
Walter Seifert
Walter Seifert recently had a pacemaker implanted. We join him and Dean in offering prayers of gratitude for this small, life-saving device.
Calin Trabue
We keep in our prayers Calin Trabue, who is having unexplained fevers. We pray for his comfort and care.
The Hefner Family
Please keep The Hefner Family in your prayers. April's grandfather, Carlos, died yesterday evening in West Virginia after a long illness. We pray for April's dad, Carl, and especially her grandmother, Glenna, who has been married to Carlos for more than 65 years.
Work problems
We have been asked to pray for Ron West, Martha Laysley, and Mary Jayne Jones; they are experiencing work problems.
Lester McNatt
Please keep Lester McNatt in your prayers. Unexpectedly, he had surgery this weekend.
The Dixon Family
Bryce Dixon's father William Dixon died yesterday. William was the grandfather of Gabriel, Matthew and Caitlin and the great-grandfather of Roman, Liam and Gia. The Dixon family would be grateful for your prayers. William's funeral will be on Sunday in Shelbyville.
Disciples of Christ Historical Society
Please keep the staff and friends of the Disciples of Christ Historical Society in your prayers. These folks have been experiencing many changes recently, as outlined in part in a press release yesterday. For the staff, we hope their livelihoods will be secured and that they will have the opportunity to practice their craft so that our church story will continue to be preserved. For the decision makers involved, we pray for clear minds and a just spirit as they make a way forward.
Elizabeth Lawrence
Elizabeth Lawrence is now a resident at the health center at Blakeford. Risley and the family are her cheerleaders as she participates in physical therapy to regain her strength after her recent hospitalization. The process requires courage and determination, and we pray for both.
Woodcrest of Blakeford
11 Burton Hills Blvd
Nashville, TN
(615) 665-2524
Alex Cauthen
Viki Cauthen shares that Alex Cauthen was in a car accident this week. The jar to his body may be a trigger to his platelet counts going higher. We offer prayers for Alex, hoping this will not happen.
Thank you, veterans
As we anticipate Veterans Day Tuesday, we give thanks to God for our service men and women.
Julia Keith
Joe Keith shares that Julia Keith became ill early this morning. After receiving care at St. Thomas, she is home and resting. We pray for her comfort and healing.
Calin Trabue
Helen Trabue asks that we keep Calin in our prayers. He has been ill this weekend.
Bill Tallent & family
Bill Tallent’s brother Ben has been ill and is now receiving hospice care. We pray for Ben’s comfort and peace for this family.
Brian Berhow
Brian is recuperating at home after knee surgery on Thursday morning. We are grateful everything went well and hope he'll enjoy being off his feet for a few days! Thank you for your prayers for a speedy recovery.
Elizabeth Lawrence
Risley Lawrence shares that Elizabeth was admitted to Centennial Medical Center Thursday. Doctors are providing care, and Risley hopes she will be able to go home sometime Friday. We join Risley in that prayer, too.