Beth Kelly, age 37, daughter of John and Debra Shuler, Kennedy and Grant’s stepsister, died Tuesday of complications related to open-heart surgery for a malignant tumor. Beth’s husband Chris and two young children survive her in Smyrna, Georgia. Please keep this family in your prayers.
Tori's family
Lyn Dorris asks for prayers for the family of Tori Hicks of Millersville. Tori, one of Lyn's students, was killed on Saturday in a tragic automobile accident. Tennessean story
Geneva Jones Bryan
We learned Geneva Jones Bryan has died. A former member, Ms. Bryan was a past president of the Pilkington-Marshall Sunday school class. We pray for all who love Ms. Bryan. Her obituary appears in the Tennessean.
Gary Holloway
Gary Holloway, our friend and executive director of World Convention, is on a teaching assignment in Swaziland, in southern Africa. We pray for Gary and his traveling companions, Africa and World Convention (which makes its homebase on our campus).
Hollie Johnson
On Sunday we said good-bye to Hollie Johnson and her children, Samaya, AJ, and Kalela; they will soon move to Jacksonville, FL. May God bless them as they enter this new chapter of their life, and we hope to see them again soon and often!
The Todd Family
Reeta Parks and her family ask for prayer for their friends, the family of Beth and Jason Todd. Their 3-year-old daughter Logan Lea has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Reeta asks that we hold in prayer this family, plus their extended family and friends, as they cope with this devastating news.
Pat Bentrup
Pat Bentrup has had another setback. She is asking us for prayer on the heels of learning she has a broken jaw. Regrettably, she suffered this injury when she fell recently, but the break went undetected. May God grant Pat healing and peace for a tired spirit. If you would like to send her a card or note of encouragement, but don’t have her address, please contact Rev. Greg Rumburg.
Jed McNatt
Lester McNatt asks that we pray for his brother Jed McNatt, who is at Cobb General hospital in Atlanta suffering from double pneumonia.
Ruth Skinner
Ruth Skinner fell last week. She is doing OK and is choosing to rest at home for a few days. She asks for our prayers.
Kat Young
Kat Young fell recently, severely spraining her wrist. Please keep her in your prayers.
The Nkosso Family
Franck Nkosso and his family are mourning the death today of Franck’s mother. A resident of the Congo, she had been ill recently.
Paul & Mary Ann Johnson
David Johnson, director of Bethany Hills Camp & Conference Center and a longtime friend of Vine Street Christian Church, asks for prayers for his parents. Paul & Mary Ann Johnson, also longtime friends of the church, must move from their independent living community in Estes Park, Colorado, due to Paul’s difficult memory challenges. We pray for God’s guidance as the family seeks to find an appropriate community for them to live in, perhaps in Colorado or Nashville.
Beth Douglas Kelly
John Shuler asks that we please lift up in prayer Beth Douglas Kelly. She is John and Debra Shuler’s daughter and Kennedy and Grant Shuler’s stepsister. Beth was recently diagnosed with a rare cardiac tumor and faces open heart surgery in Houston Friday. Following that will be months of recovery and treatment in Atlanta, where she lives with her husband, Chris, and two children.
Robert Crego
Robert Crego, Katie McLaughlin's uncle, died last night near St. Louis after a recent illness. Arrangements are being made. We give thanks to God for Rob's life and we extend our prayers of support to Katie and her family.
Keith Hall
Brooke Hall asks for prayers for her family, especially for Keith Hall, her father. The Halls have experienced several losses recently. Then, last night, the Blanco River in Texas overflowed its banks. Keith’s nearby home was flooded; many meaningful possessions were lost. Hoping for new beginnings, Keith had just moved to Texas the week before from Florida. We pray for God’s strength and courage through these losses and transitions—believing still in new beginnings.
The Nkosso family
Franck and Germaine and their children will travel to the Congo for three weeks. They will leave on May 29 and ask for our prayers for a safe and happy journey.
Casey Sigmon
Casey Sigmon will soon travel to Copenhagen, Denmark to lecture, teach, and preach in association with the Danish Festival of Homiletics. It is quite an honor and a gift to be invited to participate in that prestigious conference! Casey, who is 6 months pregnant with Viola's sibling, asks for our prayers for health and safety while abroad.
Ray Clendenin
Julia Callaway asks for prayers for her cousin, Ray Clendenin, who is receiving treatment for lung cancer. Ray lives in North Carolina.
Pat Bentrup
Pat Bentrup broke her wrist during a family visit to Alabama last week. Thank you for your prayers.
Ruth Skinner
We ask for prayers for the family of David Prince, especially Ruth Skinner. Ruth's nephew died from complications after spinal surgery.