Lester McNatt asks that we pray for his brother Jed McNatt, who is again at Cobb General hospital in Atlanta dealing with health issues.
The Nkosso Family
As they prepare to move from Nashville, we say farewell to the Nkosso family, Franck, Germaine, Naomie, Gabby and Emily. We ask for God’s traveling mercies and for a smooth transition to their new city.
Julia Callaway's mother
Julia Callaway shares that her mother is improving following a hospital admission during the weekend. As plans are being made for additional care, Julia asks for our continued prayers.
Bob and Brenda Brodows
Bob Brodows has been hospitalized for treatment of a massive infection. His immune system is severely compromised due to chemo therapy for cancer. We pray for his healing and for strength for him and Brenda. Bob and Brenda are friends of our congregation; they live in Florida.
Shannon Fairchild
We are praying for Lester McNatt’s friend Shannon Fairchild. She is being released from the hospital to a rehab facility where we hope she will continue to heal.
Toni Foglesong
Toni has completed her post-surgical rehab and is back home at the Cumberland in Green Hills. We are grateful for her healing and particularly for the fact that she has been released without any restrictions.
Mother Emanuel
We remember in our prayers those whom Dyllan Storm Roof killed on Wednesday while they were studying scripture and praying at Emanuel AME in Charleston, South Carolina. We remember their families and all who mourn their violent death. We pray for wisdom and courage for ourselves and for all who long for the healing of the deep wound of racism in our nation.
Rev. Clementa Carlos Pinckney, 41, pastor of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, where the shooting occurred, began preaching at 13 and was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives at 23, becoming the youngest African-American to be elected to the State Legislature.
Cynthia Hurd, 54, served as the regional manager of the St. Andrews branch of the county library, a job she loved because it brought her closer to people.
DePayne Middleton Doctor, 49, was the mother of four daughters – the youngest is in junior high school and the oldest is in college.
Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, 45, was a coach for the girls’ track and field team and a speech therapist at Goose Creek High School. She was on the church staff.
Tywanza Sanders, 26, had graduated from Allen University, a historically black college, as a business administration major last year and was looking for employment.
Ethel Lee Lance, 70, was a sexton at the church and had worked there for more than three decades. Her cousin, Susie Jackson, was a longtime church member and died along with her.
Susie Jackson, 87.
Rev. Daniel L. Simmons Sr., a retired pastor from another church in Charleston, attended Emanuel A.M.E. every Sunday for services and Wednesdays for bible study, according to his daughter-in-law, Arcelia Simmons of Newport News, Va.
Myra Thompson, 59, was the wife of the Rev. Anthony Thompson, vicar of Holy Trinity Reformed Episcopal Church in Charleston.
Michael Adams
Larry Adams requests prayer for his brother Michael, who is anticipating spinal surgery next week. We pray for his comfort and healing.
David Bell
We join the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Tennessee in prayer for the Wayne & Virginia Bell family following the death of their son, David. He died June 10 in Cody, Wyoming of pancreatic cancer. Because Wayne served as Vine Street’s senior minister, this family has been close to the church for many years. Services for David will be June 17 in Cody. Expressions of love may be sent to: Wayne & Virginia Bell, 220 Clinton Road, Lexington, KY 40502. David’s obituary appears online here.
Allyn Steele & Erin Johnson
Allyn Steele and Erin Johnson are getting married Saturday, June 20 and they ask for your prayers. Allyn says, “1:30 p.m. is the magic hour!” For a peek at the celebration arrangements, check out their wedding website.
Beth Douglas Kelly
John Shuler shares that the visitation for Beth Douglas Kelly will be Friday from 4-7 p.m. at Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna, Georgia. A memorial service will be held at Smyrna First United Methodist Church Saturday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m. The family is grateful as you please remember in your prayers John, Debra, Kennedy and Grant Shuler, as well as all who love Beth. She died June 9 of complications related to open-heart surgery for a malignant tumor.
Beth Douglas Kelly
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.