Pat and Ed Cole ask us to join them in prayer for Barbara Gilligan, the mother of their daughter-in-law, Jennifer Cole. Barbara, who makes her home in Gallatin, had both knees replaced earlier today, and we hope with her for a speedy recovery.
Jane Goidel
Jane Goidel died at home on Tuesday, October 22, surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at Vine Street Christian Church on Tuesday, October 29, 11 a.m. We will share additional information as it becomes available. Thank you for keeping all who mourn in your prayers, especially Bob, sons Jeff and Chip, and Jane’s sister Judy.
Thursday prayer concerns
Pam ClenDening is mourning the loss of her mother, Patricia Joanne Bellinger, who died on Wednesday, October 16; she was 86 years old. Thank you for keeping Pam and the family in your prayers. Pam’s home address, in case you want to send a note, is 7013 Collinswood Drive, Nashville, TN 37221. Read obituary
Scott Perry had knee replacement surgery today on his left leg. Everything went as hoped, and we pray that his recovery and rehabilitation will make swift progress.
Jane Goidel is now receiving hospice care at home. Please continue to keep her and Bob in your prayers.
Bob Brodows
We pray for the Brodows family on hearing of Bob Brodows death Sunday, September 29th in Florida. Arrangements have been made in Florida later this week. We especially lift up Brenda in this time of grief and loss.
Sondra Lee
After a successful hernia surgery on Friday, Sondra was discharged Monday but readmitted Tuesday (again at St. Thomas) with a great deal of pain. They are hopeful that doctors and caregivers will be able to manage and relieve the pain so that she is able to return home soon. Both she and Ted appreciate your prayers and the way you care.
Sondra Lee
Sondra Lee had surgery Friday evening for a hernia that was causing a great deal of pain and discomfort. She is now recovering at St. Thomas West and should be able to return home in a few days. Thank you for joining Ted and the family in prayers for her successful and complete healing.
Wednesday update
Bob Brodows is nearing the end of his life after a long battle with cancer. Brenda Stults-Brodows asks us to remember them in our prayers.
Congratulations to Reggie Hill who was recognized with the Alumni Service Award by the UT College of Law!
Allyn and Erin Maxfield-Steele
On Tuesday, September 10, Erin gave birth to a lovely and healthy child. All three, and especially Erin, are exhausted after nearly 72 hours of labor. The three will be taking time to eat, rest, heal, and revel in sacred wonder for the next little while. If you’d like to send them a word, please send a note to maxfieldsteelefamily@gmail.com. Please do not share any of this on social media. Erin and Allyn invite you to join them in giving thanks for this gift of new life!
Judi Sachs
Judi Sachs received great news after a recent CT scan. She is grateful, and so are we. Thank you for your prayers.
Thursday prayers
T.J. is recovering from outpatient surgery this morning. We are grateful that everything went well, and hope he’ll enjoy a couple of days of good rest. Thank you for your prayers.
Saturday update
Evelyn Tallent’s surgery went well, and preliminary reports have been encouraging.
Linda Parker expects to go home today after a brief hospitalization.
Leigh Ann Zirkle’s surgery went well; she won’t be able to speak for a few days or eat anything but soft foods.
Thank you all for continuing to hold them close in prayer, along with those who love and care for them.
Linda Parker
Linda Parker is recuperating from a stent replacement procedure. Thank you for continuing to remember her in your prayers. Linda’s address is 595 Hicks Road #19N, Nashville, TN 37221.
Meals and transportation for Leigh Ann
Leigh Ann Zirkle is having additional surgery today to repair her vocal cords. We hope and pray that all will go well and that she will continue to heal.
Leigh Ann continues to appreciate our help with transportation to her appointments. Please use this online spreadsheet to sign up.
In addition, we have also created a meal train for the month of September to support Leigh Ann and her sister with meals.
Thank you for continuing to surround Leigh Ann and her family with your care.
Leigh Ann Zirkle
Leigh Ann Zirkle will have outpatient surgery tomorrow to repair her vocal cords. Her sister Elaine is working on closing Leigh Ann’s former home and putting it on the market. We will soon send out requests for help with meals as well as with packing up things at the house. Thank you for continuing to hold Leigh Ann and Elaine in your prayers.
Shelton Pilkinton
We ask for prayers for Shelton Pilkinton who is mourning the death of his brother Gene. He died on August 16 at the age of 83. Shelton lives at 6462 Fleetwood Drive, Nashville TN 37209.
Evelyn Tallent
Evelyn Tallent will have major surgery on Thursday. Please keep her and Bill and the family in your prayers.
Ruth Skinner
Ruth Skinner is moving to The Lodge at Natchez Trace today. Saying good-bye to her house is very difficult for her; she has lived there for almost sixty years. Please send her a note to
Ruth Skinner
The Lodge at Natchez Trace #215
8207 Highway 100
Nashville, TN 37221
Monday updates
Erin Wurzelbacher is mourning the death of her grandfather; he died last week in West Virginia. Erin, Joshua and the boys are grateful that they got to see him one last time when they visited a week ago.
We remember the family and friends of Will Caver who died in a drowning accident. Will graduated from MBA in May. The funeral was yesterday at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
We continue to hold in prayer Ally Partington and her family.
Congratulations to Dedele and Samuel who got married on Saturday. Dedele is the daughter of Celet Nkobe, pastor of Nouvelle Alliance Christian Church. The young couple will make their home in Columbus, OH.
Frank Cathey
Frank Cathey died on August 3 in Florida. The Catheys were members of Vine Street back in the 70s and 80s when their children Chip and Pam were in youth group. Obituary
Ally Partington
Please keep Ally Partington in your prayers as she receives important treatment and care for mental health concerns. We also ask for prayers for strength, comfort, and hope for the entire Partington/Mingle family as they continue to support Ally’s health journey.