Monday afternoon prayer updates

Wayne McNatt is scheduled for a second surgery Tuesday morning. This will prepare his leg for being able to fit and rehabilitate with a prosthesis. Please continue to pray for Wayne, his upcoming surgery and the rehabilitation to follow. 

Julia Callaway asks us to pray for those affected by the floods in Papua, New Guinea, town of Sentani; relatives of the Callaway family, the Ingles, are doing mission work there. Over fifty people have died but the Ingles family is safe and is ministering to those injured and needing shelter, food, and water.

Christchurch

We mourn and pray with our Muslim kinfolk in Christchurch.

Wayne McNatt

Another brother of Lester’s, Wayne McNatt has been hospitalized in Marietta, GA with a  severe foot infection. He will have to have his foot removed; the surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning with a follow up procedure on Monday or Tuesday. Please pray for Wayne, and his two boys, Marlon and Marshall and all of the family during this difficult time.

Charlie Biter

Charlie had back surgery on Wednesday morning and was back home by lunchtime. With him and Camille we give thanks to God that, except for the soreness from the incision, he’s able to walk without pain for the first time in months.

Bess Henderson

The surgery went well this morning. Bess is at home resting and catching up on the sleep she missed last night. Thank you for your prayers!

Bess Henderson

Bess Henderson will undergo surgery tomorrow. A recent tooth extraction isn’t healing due to heavy radiation she received several years ago as part of her cancer treatments. She hopes, and we hope with her, that this surgery will lead to healing.

Linda Parker

Thank you continuing to remember Linda Parker in your prayers. She was hospitalized today for tests to assist with pain management.

Becky Adames

Becky Adames is mourning the loss of her father who died on Friday. She is in Columbus to be with her sister and to make funeral arrangements. The two lost their mother about a year and a half ago. Thank you for keeping them in your prayers.

Spring Youth Retreat

Youth and counselors from all over Tennessee will gather this weekend at our camp in Bethany Hills. Eli Wilson, Meadow Wilson, and Sarah Matthews, along with Rico Carls (counselor) are Vine Street folk who will be attending.

Pastor Frank Rivera

Pastor Frank Rivera is recovering from surgery after suffering a massive heart attack last week. Frank and his wife, Justina, are co-pastors of Iglesia Cristiana (Discípulos de Cristo) here in Nashville.

Sebastian LeBuhn

After many weeks of waiting, PJ is finally able to hold her little brother in her arms at home! We are so happy for you, Michael, Casey, PJ!

Erica Hayden's family

Erica Hayden’s family is mourning another death. Her brother and his wife were expecting a baby, but a recent scan indicated that the baby wouldn't survive, and they had to deliver at 20 weeks. Thank you for continuing to hold them close in prayer, especially the parents.

Cindi Parmenter

Bruce Parmenter, Cindi’s father died on Wednesday afternoon. Thank you for remembering Cindi, Kate and Sarah and the family in your prayers. Cindi’s address is 11 Lymington Court, Brentwood, TN 37029. Read the obituary

Lyn Dorris's friend

Please continue to hold in prayer Lyn’s friend Julie who is undergoing surgery for cancer today. This is her third battle.

Sebastian LeBuhn

Sebastian “Bash” LeBuhn has moved to a NICU step-down unit at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital for a few more days of observation. He has continued to thrive and grow (yesterday was his due date, he was seven weeks early at birth), and the move allows Casey and Michael to spend the night with him. We hope with them that he will be able to go home with them by the end of this week.

Judi Sachs

Judi Sachs will soon begin treatment after very recently receiving a cancer diagnosis. Thank you for your prayers now and in the weeks ahead. She is still struggling with the shock, and will find out more about the course of treatment later this week.

Joe Keith going home

We celebrate with Joe and Julia Keith that he’s able to go home today. He’s feeling great!

General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Allison Ruari will attend the annual meeting of the General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), February 9-12, in Indianapolis. Some of the responsibilities of the board include:

· Discerning a vision for the direction of the Church;

· Oversight of the mission funding system;

· Approving or confirming  nominees to general ministry boards;

· Receiving reports of the general ministries and the Office of General Minister and President; and

· Processing resolutions submitted for General Assembly.

Thank you for keeping these leaders in your prayers.

Joe Keith

Joe Keith is hospitalized after fainting on Monday night due to ventricular fibrillation. He is undergoing further tests. Thank you for keeping him and Julia in your prayers.

Ed Cole

Congratulations to Ed Cole, who was honored today with the 2018 Elizabeth Jacobs Distinguished Service Award by the Council on Aging: “Taking to heart COA’s mission to address unmet needs like assisted transportation for seniors who no longer drive, Ed Cole stepped up two years ago to form and chair COA’s Senior Transportation Leadership Coalition. Using his extensive network, Ed gathered public and private organizations to create a new volunteer ride program called Senior Ride Nashville. This affordable service pairs an older adult who needs transportation with a volunteer who provides a ride, a helping hand and friendly conversation. Ed has devoted hundreds of hours to coalition and COA board meetings, community outreach, and to personally giving rides. His enthusiasm and leadership have been vital in helping COA make our community more age-friendly.” Ed received the award at the 2018 Annual Meeting at The Temple, and several friends from Vine Street were happy to witness the special occasion and celebrate with Ed and Pat and a host of friends from across Nashville.