Elizabeth Knowles-Bagwell, a longtime friend of Vine Street, is in the hospital for heart-related care. Her husband, Tom, asks for our prayers.
The Elders of Vine Street Christian Church
Today during worship, Vine Street Christian Church commissioned its elders serving during the 2015-16 church program year. As they pray for each of us, please share prayers on behalf of: Julia Keith (chair), Linda Edwards, Sara Tarpley, Larry Adams, Bob Lyons, Charlie Biter, Kathy Zamata, Stephen Moseley, Ed Cole, Camille Biter, Jack Wallace, Julia Callaway, Rachel Dixon and Martha Bishop. We are grateful for these women and men, along with all of our church leaders.
Joe Crowell
Joe Crowell died on Saturday morning. Please keep in your prayers his wife, Joyce, along with their family and friends. Arrangements are not yet finalized. However, Vine Street Christian Church will host a memorial reception, tentatively set for Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 29. Details, once they are available, will be shared Monday by email. Or, you may contact the church office at 615/269-5614 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for more information.
Update: Ruth Skinner
Ruth Skinner has been discharged from the hospital to Richland Place for rehab. We pray she will continue to gain strength and to feel more like herself again.
Dot Carney
Please keep in your prayers the friends and family of Dot Carney, who died Wednesday. She had been living at Woodcrest at Blakeford in Green Hills. Arrangements are being made through Marshall Donnelly Combs Funeral Home.
Ruth Skinner
Ruth Skinner has been in the hospital this week. We're grateful she is improving and will likely have an opportunity to transfer by the weekend to a rehab facility for further care. She says she's grateful for our prayers.
Friday Updates
Phoebe Binkley shares two pieces of news. First, she has been discharged from the hospital and is now at Richland Place for some physical therapy. She’s feeling better and is grateful for all the support she’s received these last few days.
Next, Phoebe is proud to share that her grandson Adrian Binkley won his division of the 2015 Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival. Adrian, a high school student in Madison, Wisconsin, has played at Vine Street a number of times. The competition was near Hartford, Connecticut on Sept. 12. Congratulations, Adrian!
Julia Callaway shares she is home following a hospital stay this week. She expresses gratitude, too, for the support she has received from church participants and friends.
Our thanks to everyone for all prayers that help to care for the joys and concerns of our Vine Street community!
Julia Callaway
Julia Callaway was hospitalized for additional tests after experiencing an episode of atrial fibrillation. Please keep her in your prayers.
Hollie Johnson's mother
We’ve learned Hollie Johnson’s mother Ruth Johnson died on Aug. 31. Please keep this family in your prayers as they adjust to this loss. You can read a little more about Ruth here. If you need Hollie’s address so that you can drop a card or note into the mail, please contact Kaye in the church office (615/269-5614; kaye@vinestreet.org).
Virginia Grimm's Family
Virginia Grimm's sister Erma Dillon died Sunday in North Carolina. No service is planned at this time. We pray fond memories will sustain this family in their grief.
Welcome Lillian Florence Sigmon
We welcome to our world Lillian Florence Sigmon! She is the daughter of Casey and Phill; Viola is the proud sister. Casey says after a long wait, Lillian couldn't wait to get here, arriving swiftly on Friday afternoon. She is a sturdy 8 pounds 7 ounces, 21 inches long and is very healthy and happy. Mom is feeling good and everyone is home together. Congratulations to all!
Phoebe Binkley
Phoebe Binkley is in the hospital for pneumonia and asks for our prayers.
Prayers for Unity
Today Vine Street Christian Church participated in a call to prayer for reconciliation, joining the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Churches Uniting in Christ and the National Council of Churches. To learn more, click to discover some resources for unity noted by Reconciliation Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Check back later in the week for Rev. Thomas Kleinert's reflections on today's worship scriptures and this church-wide effort, which will be posted on his blog.
Welcome Louisa Marie Luna von Dohlen
Betsy & David von Dohlen are proud to announce the birth of their granddaughter Louisa Marie Luna von Dohlen. Louisa Marie was born on Aug. 19. Parents Mary Anne & Chris von Dohlen and siblings Josephine, Isaac, Gabriella, Christina, Bernadette, Marianna, and Theodore are all excited that she has arrived! Congratulations to everyone!
Margaret Netterville
Margaret Netterville continues to recover in an Ashland City nursing home from a broken arm following a fall. To put it simply, she has not been feeling well and eagerly welcomes prayers from her Vine Street friends. Want to drop her a card? Go for a visit? Please email Greg Rumburg for details (greg@vinestreet.org).
Hollie Johnson's mother
Hollie Johnson is reaching out to her Vine Street friends asking for prayers for her mother, Ruth, who is now receiving hospice care. We pray for God's comfort for this family.
Welcome Erica Hayden
On Sunday we welcomed with joy Erica Hayden to the Vine Street Christian Church community. A local history professor, she lives in Bellevue with her family. As our reception of members liturgy says, we promise our friendship and prayers as we share the ministry of the church of Jesus Christ.
Anne Blackwell
Pat Cole asks that we keep in our prayers her mother, Anne Blackwell. A resident at Richland Place, Anne has had unexplained falls recently.
Phoebe Binkley
We’re glad to share that Phoebe Binkley is home from the hospital. She is still on the mend and faces what she hopes to be a minor procedure next week; yet, she is optimistic about feeling more like herself soon. Phoebe is grateful for Vine Street’s support, continues to welcome our prayers, and asks for prayers for Carolyn, her daughter, too.
Tuesday update
Melissa Freeman's surgery went very well and she is scheduled to be discharged on Wednesday morning. Thank you for your prayers! Please contact Kaye at the church office to find out how you can help the family during Melissa's recovery.
Bess Henderson is scheduled to be discharged tomorrow from the hospital. She will spend a few days in rehab, but she is already feeling much better. Thank you for your prayers!