We've learned Margaret Netterville has died. Please keep her family and friends in your prayers. Once funeral arrangements are confirmed, we will post the details.
Teenagers to Attend Regional Event
Several of our teenagers will be representing Vine Street Christian Church this weekend at the Tennessee Regional Christian Youth Fellowship retreat at Bethany Hills. Please keep in prayer Clare Crenshaw, Miles Kleinert, Crawford Lyons, Sarah Matthews and Molly Lyons. Rev. Hope Hodnett will be among the retreat leaders.
Margaret Netterville
We’ve learned Margaret Netterville is in the hospital with a broken hip following a recent fall. And, after follow-up tests, doctors have discovered she has other complications, including bone cancer. Much to her disappointment, Margaret will not be able to go back to her assisted-living community; plans are being made for her to move to a nursing-care community. She and her family ask for our prayers as they adjust to this news and these changes.
Donna Woods
We ask for prayers for Donna Woods. Her uncle, Dr. Richard Brown of Montgomery, AL died on Friday unexpectedly. He was like a father / older brother to her all of her life. Please remember her and all who love and miss Richard in your prayers.
The Dixon Family
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.