Bryce Dixon’s uncle, Howard Young Hardison, has died. The funeral will be Sunday, Feb. 21 in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. Please keep this family in your prayers.
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Anne Fairfield
A memorial service for Anne Fairfield will be Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Vine Street Christian Church. Visitation with the family will begin at 1 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Anne died on Sunday, Feb. 14. Please keep Anne’s daughter, Megan, and her sons, Scott and Mark, in your prayers, along with all those who love Anne.
Arrangements are being handled through Nashville Funeral and Cremation. Anne’s body will be cremated; interment will be in the Vine Street columbarium at a later date. Here’s a link to the obituary.
Anne Fairfield
We've learned Anne Fairfield died Sunday evening. Please hold Anne's family and friends in your prayers. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Katherine Young
We're grateful to share that Kat Young’s grandson was born on Friday night. The boy’s parents are Tommy and Malea Young. The family lives near Louisville, Kentucky. Congratulations to all!
The Johnson Family
David Johnson asks for our prayers on behalf of his parents, Paul & Mary Ann Johnson. The Johnson family has a long history with this church. (David serves now as the director of Bethany Hills Camp & Conference Center.) Paul has serious memory challenges and it’s a struggle for Mary Ann (as it would be for all of us) to provide for all of his care needs. We pray for God’s guidance and reassurance as this family seeks support and care.
The Pilkinton Family
Shelton Pilkinton and his family shared a note, saying, "We'd like to thank our friends for the visits, cards, phone calls, prayers and thoughts during Betty's illness." Betty died Jan. 25. We continue to hold this family, and all who grieve, in our prayers.
Gabriel Forstman
Gabriel Forstman, the grandson of Shirley Forstman, died at age 40 after long illness. Gabriel had lived with parents, Conni and David, in Germany. Thank you for holding the family in your prayers.
Trump Family and Friend
Mikeal Trump asks for our prayers. He works with a student-athlete at Hillsboro High School whose mother died recently and is now grieving that loss.
Also, Mikeal’s grandmother, who lives in Indiana, has been in the hospital this week with a bad infection. Though she is doing better now, doctors are still working to clear the problem. We pray for her healing and for family members near and far who are offering support.
Phoebe Binkley
Phoebe Binkley has been in the hospital this week. She had surgery on Wednesday and says that it seems things went well. She says she is in good spirits! Phoebe is grateful for all the ways Vine Street Christian Church friends have encouraged her through recent illnesses. She asks for our continued prayers, as we remain in her prayers.
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Betty Pilkinton
Longtime Vine Street Christian Church member Betty Pilkinton died Monday. She was 87 years old.
The funeral will be on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Vine Street Christian Church. Visitation with the family will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28 at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
As we celebrate Betty’s life, and give thanks to God for all she means to us, please keep Shelton, the family and all who love Betty in your prayers.
You can read the obituary here.
Betty Pilkinton
Betty Pilkinton died this morning at home after a long illness. Please hold Shelton and the family in your prayers, along with all who love Betty. We give thanks to God for Betty’s life!
Beverly Easterling Caldwell
We ask for prayers for Beverly Caldwell, the daughter of Diane Easterling and sister of Beth and Emily. Beverly has begun treatment for multiple myeloma of the spine.
Anne Fairfield
Anne Fairfield has been transferred to an Alive Hospice residence for care. She asks for our prayers for comfort and peace. If you would like to send a card, the address is: 1710 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203.
Orlan Lorton
We hold in prayer today Orlan Lorton. He is the father of Helen Trabue and Malinda Moseley. Doctors have found a mass in his left lung. Tests will be run this week to discover what’s going on.
Katie Bishop Gordon
Martha and Roger Bishop ask for prayers for their daughter, Katie Bishop Gordon. Katie had emergency surgery Friday in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This surgery comes on the heels of one Christmas week. Today she is doing well. With gratitude for the care she has received, we pray for Katie to recover well.
John Fleming
John Fleming will be having surgery on Wednesday, January 6. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
Rachel's family
Please remember the family of Buddy Tucker in your prayers. Buddy died on December 28; he was Rachel Dixon's cousin.
Winter Retreat 2015
Several members and friends of Vine Street Christian Church are experiencing Winter Retreat 2015 now through Wednesday! They are enjoying the beauty of Christmount, a Disciples-related camp and conference center in Black Mountain, North Carolina. This all-church event has become a wonderful tradition for our community, and we ask for God's blessing on all who are participating.
Alex Brandau
Alex Brandau remains in the hospital, but we learned from Linda Edwards he is feeling better. We are grateful for this improvement and continue to hold him in prayer.
Melanie Gao
Joe Parsons, Melanie Gao's father and the grandfather of Grant and Audrey, died on Thursday, December 17. Melanie and the children along with other members of the family are traveling to Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Thank you for your prayers for the family and all who love and miss Mr. Parsons.