David Tarpley is scheduled for knee replacement surgery on Tuesday. Thank you for your prayers.
The Moss family
We ask for prayers for Martha and Joe Moss and their children, Chase and Kim, who are mourning the violent death of Sean, Chase’s younger brother. Details of Sean’s death are still being investigated. We will gather for a celebration of Sean’s life at Vine Street Christian Church on Saturday, February 15, at 2 pm, with visitation beginning at 1 pm. There will also be a visitation time on Friday, February 14, 4-7 pm, at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, 3009 Columbia Ave, Franklin TN 37064.
All that matters right now is we that we surround this family with our love and prayers.
Their mailing address is 3159 Winberry Drive, Franklin TN 37064.
Sunday prayers
Julia Keith’s brother-in-law, Collin Hickerson, died after suffering a cardiac arrest. Julia was able to join her sister Annette in Memphis during the final days. Julia is back in Nashville and will return to Memphis once funeral arrangements have been confirmed. Thank you for continuing to hold the family, especially Annette, in your prayers.
Rev. Lawan Andimi
The National Council of Churches joins with the Church of the Brethren in grieving the death of Rev. Lawan Andimi, executed by Boko Haram, a terrorist organization based in northeastern Nigeria. Andimi was an ordained minister in Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN, the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria), a district leader of the Church of the Brethren, and a leader of the ecumenical movement in his region.
Andimi was executed along with a Nigerian soldier after a Jan. 2 attack by Boko Haram. His story gained notoriety after a hostage video was released in which he professed his Christian faith. His execution is only one of many in the past months.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), where Andimi served as chair for the Michika area, has called on all Christians to fast and pray for three days this week for Nigeria. NCC also asks member communions to stand with CAN and join them in lifting up this nation, which has been beleaguered by so much violence, in prayer.
“We have stood by our sisters and brothers in the Church of the Brethren over the past years as they have endured unspeakable persecution and loss,” said Jim Winkler, President and General Secretary of the National Council of Churches. “We continue to pray for the safety of those who follow the way of peace that is at the core of this beloved Church and the Christian faith.”
Thursday prayers
Thank you fro continuing to keep Vaughn and Donna Woods in your prayers. Vaughn is dealing with difficult health issues.
Leigh Ann Zirkle has been battling pneumonia and the flu, and she is grateful for our prayers and cards. Her current address is 135 Camille Street, Manchester, TN 37355.
We celebrate with Erica, James, and Jamie the birth of Declan Rhodes Hayden (8 lbs 6 oz, 18 in) on January 22, 2020. Congratulations to the parents, the very excited, big brother, and the whole family!
Donna's family
Pamela Rowe Bridges, mother-in-law of James Barr and mother of Beth Barr, and a dear friend of James’s mom, Donna Woods, passed away peacefully after a two month struggle with brain cancer. Thank you for remembering the family in your prayers.
Carol Doidge's aunt
On January 10, Carol Doidge’s 94-year-old aunt Mary Lee (Bomer) Pokropus passed quietly in her sleep after two challenging years with her health. She was the last of Carol’s Dad's siblings. The family plans a service to celebrate her life within the month in her home town of Colorado Springs. Thank you for remembering them in your prayers.
Thursday prayers
Linda Parker is resuming chemo treatments today. Thank you for continuing to hold her in prayer.
Thank you for lifting up in prayer those whose lives have been impacted by wildfires in Australia, the worst seen in decades, and the people of Puerto Rico, still recovering from hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, and now coping with the effects of an earthquake. Week of Compassion update
We remember the families and friends of those killed in the crash of a Ukrainian airplane in Tehran, mourning those deaths amid the uncertainty of what caused them.
We are grateful that the escalation of conflict between the U.S. and Iranian governments has not continued for now, and we pray that all parties involved will not cease to pursue non-violent solutions.
Monday prayers
Julia Callaway had cataract surgery on her left eye this morning and is resting at home. We are grateful all went well!
Bess Henderson is doing much better after a particularly difficult weekend. We continue to pray for her full recovery.
Bess Henderson
Bess Henderson is still in Miami, recuperating from surgery. She is not doing as well as expected. Thank you for surrounding her with prayers and good wishes.
Tuesday prayers
Thank you for continuing to hold Eric Hutton’s father and the family in prayer. He is suffering from severe congestive heart failure, and the treatment options are very limited due to his Parkinson’s and overall frail state. Colette
We join the Dixon and Kavoosifar families in celebrating the birth of Lily Colette Kavoosifar, the daughter of Caitlin Dixon Kavoosifar and Cameron Kavoosifar, on December 30, 2019. Congratulations!
Bess Henderson
Bess Henderson is recuperating from nine hours of surgery. She is doing well, and is expected to be transferred out of ICU tomorrow. Thank you for continuing to keep her in your prayers. We hope with her that this will be the final procedure in what has been a very difficult process of recovery.
Joyce Crowell
Please surround Joyce Crowell with your prayers, especially on Monday. Joyce is scheduled to have a heart procedure.
Thursday prayers
Eric Hutton asks for prayers for his parents. His dad, who is suffering from Parkinson’s, has a partially diagnosed heart issue and has to wait until December 23 for a follow-up appointment. As you can imagine, this is a very stressful time for the family.
Bess Henderson will be traveling to Miami on December 17, where she is scheduled for surgery the next day. We hope with her that, after many set-backs, this procedure will be successful. Thank you for continuing to keep her in your prayers.
Linda Parker is back home after a visit to Seattle. She is resting and recuperating from cataract surgery. Please continue to lift her up in prayer.
Prayers for Donna's family
Donna Woods asks for our prayers for Pam Bridges. Pam is the mother-in-law of Donna’s son, James Barr, and she has not only been a vibrant part of Donna’s family for nineteen years, but a close friend of Donna’s. Pam was just diagnosed with an inoperable, fast growing brain tumor.
We also offer prayers for Donna’s husband, Vaughn, whose vision and movement are declining, and for two years they have been trying to get a diagnosis. They hope to get a neurology appointment at the Mayo Clinic soon. Thank you for surrounding this family with your prayers and loving thoughts.
Prayers for little Emma
Betsy Von Dohlen asks that we pray with her for her niece Kelley's newborn daughter. Emma Ferrell was born on Tuesday and is in the NICU with breathing and heart issues.
Lyn Dorris
Lyn Dorris asks us to join her in praying for her friend Julie. Julie has been battling cancer for a long time, and this week she will have an appointment at the Mayo clinic in Jacksonville, FL. We pray for courage and strength, for their friendship, and for Julie’s healing.
Dan McGeachy
Dan McGeachy, a good friend of Vine Street and former member of the chancel choir, died on Wednesday, November 6. A service in celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, November 16 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3201 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville TN 37215. There will also be a visitation before the service between noon and 2 p.m. at the church.
Tuesday prayers
Rachel Dixon asks for our prayers for the family and friends of Win Myint, especially his children Anna and Arnold. Their mother died about a year ago. Win died early Monday morning. Rachel wrote, “He was a dear, sweet soul, TSU math professor and social justice advocate. We will miss him.”
Thomas Kleinert’s uncle, Hans Simon, died on Sunday at age 90 in Schönau/Germany. He was the brother of Thomas’s mother, Anneliese, and the family is grateful that he died at home, as he wished, in the house where he had grown up. The family will gather for a memorial service on Thursday, and Thomas will be joining them. He will fly out on Wednesday and expects to be back on Friday. Thank you for keeping him and the family in your prayers.
Silas Hillary Ruari
Congratulations, Allison and Jared! Silas Hillary Ruari was born very early in the morning of November 3rd. 9 lbs 8 oz. 20 and 1/4 inches long. We are grateful they are all doing well!