“May the Lord guide us waking and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ and asleep we may rest in peace.”
We keep in prayer our guests this week from Room in the Inn, including those who were with us last night: Abel, James, Christopher, David, Abu, Jeff, John, Elijah, Robert, Andrew, Alexander and Randy.
Pam & Jim ClenDening ask that we keep in prayer Pam’s mom, Pat Bellinger, and Pat’s husband. Pat has not been well this week.
Mikeal is on his way to Indiana today to be with his family. His grandmother, Peggy Trump, died and her funeral will be tomorrow. Emily and Henry were not able to join him since Henry has a stomach bug. Thank you for your prayers for all who love Peggy and for Henry's health.
Allyn Steele asks for our prayers
Shirley is now at Richland Place, receiving physical therapy as she continues to recover from a recent fall and pneumonia. Her phone number is 460-1397.
We will celebrate the life of Dave Strasinger this Saturday afternoon, Jan. 24, in the church sanctuary. Visitation with Joan and the family begins at 1:30 p.m. The memorial service will begin at 3 p.m. and a reception will follow. Dave died on Jan. 16.
Shirley was hospitalized last night with pneumonia. Thank you for remembering her in your prayers.
Greg Rumburg’s cousin Rose died on Thursday evening. Thank you for continuing to lift up family and friends in your prayers.
David Strasinger died this morning, surrounded by family. Thank you for continuing to remember Joan in your prayers, together with all who mourn his death. Funeral arrangements are still being made, but it is very likely that a service will be held on Saturday, January 24 in the afternoon at Vine Street, with visitation prior to the service. We will publicize details as they become known.
Greg Rumburg's cousin Rose appears to be nearing the end of her life following a long illness. Please offer prayers for peace for Rose's family and friends.
We are grateful to know Steve Reed is recovering well following recent surgery. Nina Reed asks that we keep Steve in our prayers as his recovery continues for a few more weeks.
David Strasinger is receiving hospice care now following a recent illness. We pray for his continuing comfort, and we pray Joan and all who love Dave will find peace.
Beverly Wauer, the sister of Julia Keith, will have surgery this week. Julia asks that we keep Beverly in our prayers.
Junia Esperanza Miller (8pounds, 10oz) was born early in the morning of Saturday, January 10th. Alec and Amanda are the happy parents and Lukas the big brother. All of them are doing well. Congratulations! You can see many more lovely baby pictures at Alec's Facebook page.
We received an obituary note from Michael Mooty, retired pastor from Central Christian Church in Lexington, KY who spent early years at Vine Street where his parents were members while Michael’s father, Alex Mooty was on the Regional Staff.
Elizabeth Brewer Mooty died Sunday (of course) at the age of 96. Well done, good and faithful servant! A native Texan and graduate of Southern Methodist University, she was the wife of the late Alex Mooty, and is survived by her grateful family, sons Michael and Bob, daughter-in-law Sarah, soon-to-be-daughter-in-law Helen Beth, and two grandsons, Boone and Caleb. Elizabeth was a natural as a pre-school teacher, a voracious reader, and was always ready to extend a hand to people who needed a friend. She had little tolerance for grammatical mistakes by those who should know better (like her children), and persons who were ungrateful, proud, or hard of heart. Small in size and large in spirit, she will be missed by family and friends and welcomed as an interesting, lively addition to whatever awaits us. A time of grateful remembrance will be held Saturday, January 3 at 1:00 at Timberlake Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Timberlake Christian Church Memorial Fund or your favorite charity.
Timberlake Christian Church
20261 Lynchburg Highway
Lynchburg, VA 24502
T.J. McLaughlin has been recognized by his colleagues as Gallatin High School Teacher of the Year! Congratulations!
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.
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.
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.
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.