The Property Task Force, led by Ed Cole, is entering a critical phase of its work after many months of research, reviews of proposals, and conversations. The Official Board charged the Task Force at a meeting last night to continue to work on formalizing proposals. Members of the task force have felt and trusted the guidance of the Holy Spirit throughout the process. We ask for your prayers for God's continuing guidance for the group: Ed Cole, Kathy Zamata, Charlie Biter, Jeff Miller, Jack Wallace, Norma Warren, Bill Tallent, Stephen Moseley, Carol Doidge, Joe Keith, Reggie Hill, Greg Rumburg and Thomas Kleinert.
Nancy Kleinert
Rebecca Bachschmidt asks that we keep Nancy Kleinert in prayer as she prepares to travel to Ica, Peru March 21-28. She will be part of the Living Waters group from nearby Westminster Presbyterian Church that will be installing a clean water system at a boy’s home. Representing Vine Street Living Waters, Nancy will observe the installation and serve as a clean water educator, alongside local teachers. The home is among those visited by Joe Cheng and Ted Parks last May. Along with Nancy, we pray, too, for the Westminster folks and for the Peruvian community with whom they are partnering.
Pat Bentrup
Pat Bentrup is preparing for her second in a series of brain surgeries tomorrow. She asks for our prayers. If all goes well, she will be hospitalized for a day. A third surgery is scheduled for March 25.
Sherry Blair
Joyce Crowell shares that her daughter Sherry Blair broke her ankle recently. Doctors are still formulating a plan, but surgery is anticipated for next week. We pray for Sherry’s healing.
Fred Craddock
The Rev. Dr. Fred Craddock, a much-loved minster of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), died on Friday. A preacher, scholar, teacher, writer, mentor and friend to many worldwide, Craddock was 86. We hold in prayer especially his family and the congregation of Cherry Log Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Cherry Log, Georgia. Craddock was profiled in a recent Christian Century article. Read his obituary here.
L.T. Taylor
Mikeal Trump asks that we pray for the students, faculty, staff, friends and family of L.T. Taylor, a Hillsboro High School student who died last week. Mikeal, in his work at the school, is aware of the substantial grief related to this young man’s death.
Elizabeth Lawrence
We learned Elizabeth Lawrence returned home Wednesday following a recent hospitalization. Risley says she's feeling now much more like herself than she was over the weekend. We are grateful for the care Elizabeth received!
Update: Pat Bentrup
Pat Bentrup is grateful--her first of four surgeries went well! She is home, feeling good and anticipating the second round next week. She thanks us for our prayers and continues to keep Vine Street in her prayers.
Toni Foglesong
After a brief stay at home over the weekend, Toni Foglesong has been hospitalized again. It appears to be a continuation of her recent illness. As always, she welcomes our prayers for healing.
Joe Keith
Joe Keith had outpatient surgery this morning. We are pleased to know things went well and he is back home!
Update: Catherine Kovell
An update from yesterday’s request from Sara Tarpley: She is happy to report Robert Tallis (Tal) Kovell arrived safely this morning to Todd and Catherine Tarpley Kovell. Catherine did not have the expected complication. We are grateful for the gift of life! Congratulations, Sara & David, on your latest grandchild!
Catherine Kovell
Sara Tarpley requests we pray for Catherine Kovell, Sara and David’s daughter. Catherine will be having a C-section this week and has been diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening complication of pregnancy. May grace & peace be with this mother, child and family.
Bill Cannon
We learned Bill Cannon has a small stroke this weekend. Debra shares he is home now and resting well. We pray for healing.
Room in the Inn
We give a hearty thanks to all those in our Vine Street community who were able to support our emergency efforts with Room in the Inn last week through prayer, volunteerism and donations. We pray especially for the guests we hosted: Dana, Edward, Steve, Juan, Carlos, Nathan, Gary, Roderick, Peter, Jermaine, Orlando and Wubalem.
Joel Covington
Bob Lyons shares that longtime friend of Vine Street Joel Covington Sr. has died following a fall. He had been struggling with cancer recently, also. We offer prayers of comfort and peace for Joel's family and friends, giving thanks to God for Joel's life.
Toni Foglesong
We learned Toni Foglesong has been hospitalized with a touch of pneumonia, her family says. It’s nothing serious, and Toni welcomes our prayers for healing.
John Charles Weed
Blake Matthews writes requesting prayer: “The son of my close friend Dawn Melton has been involved in a serious ATV accident. He suffered a closed head injury and a major cervical spine injury. His name is John Charles Weed. He is out of ICU and at home with his mom.” Lord, hear our prayer.
Ash Wednesday Service Cancelled
We are cancelling tonight’s Ash Wednesday service due to the evening’s anticipated icy conditions and frigid temperatures.
You can have an Ash Wednesday devotional time in your home, however. To link to a copy of the worship bulletin we would have used tonight, click here. For access to all the scriptures for the day, click here.
We remain committed to hosting Room in the Inn tonight and tomorrow night. While we are doing what we can to manage the ice and snow at the church, please be aware the Vine Street parking lot will likely be slippery.
We pray for warmth and comfort for the Vine Street community, Nashville, the State of Tennessee, and all those across the nation experiencing difficult situations.
Steve Reed
Nina Reed asks for continuing prayer for Steve Reed. He has been recovering from surgery these last few weeks and it appears additional time will be needed.
Suzie Edwards
Helen Trabue asks that we keep in prayer Suzie Edwards, who is now receiving hospice care. Suzie is the mother of Helen's friend, Weslee Hill.