Linda Parker is staying with friends. She still needs assistance due to large blood clots in both legs. She would appreciate contributions to a fund to allow her friends to have some dinners delivered to thank them for taking care of her. If you would like to contribute, please click here.
Laura Miller's dad
Laura Miller’s dad, Ed Patrick, is having triple bypass surgery on Tuesday. Please keep him, his medical team, and the family in your prayers.
Estill Wilson funeral plans
Visitation: Sunday, October 3, 4-6pm, at Woodlawn (660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204)
Funeral: Monday, October 4, 10am, also as Woodlawn (660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204)
Wallace "Estill" Wilson
Wallace “Estill” Wilson died last night. He was 86 years old and had been under hospice care for the past few weeks. Please keep his family in your prayers, especially his nephew John to whom he was very close.
Tuesday prayers
Walter Seifert
Walter Seifert is hospitalized with high fever; he will undergo a series of tests. Please keep him and Dean in your prayers. We hope with them that he will get better soon.
Rev. "Terri" Hord Owens
Our Regional Minister, Dr. Christal Williams, asks for our prayers:
Tennessee Disciples,
I am writing to invite you to join me, and our entire Regional Church Family in prayer for our General Minister and President, The Rev. Teresa Hord Owens. Rev. Terri’s mother, Ms. Alice Hord passed on to her eternal home on Sunday, September 12. Her health had been declining for some time, and she was able to have her family close by as she transitioned. Please keep the Hord-Owens families in your prayers. If you desire to send a card, email or note of care, all of the pertinent information is listed below.
Mail: Rev. Teresa Hord-Owens, c/o Shannon Pope, PO Box 1986, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206
Email: Spope@disciples.org
Randy Halstead
On Friday, Randy Halstead will go into the hospital to undergo an ablation to correct a heart arrhythmia. Depending on the timing, they may keep him over night to watch him. He and Jackie covet the prayers of the church for a successful procedure and recovery.
Saturday prayers
John Dorris
Lyn Dorris’s dad, John will have surgery on Monday. Please keep him and the family in your prayers.
Lifetime Achievement Award - David Tarpley
“David J. Tarpley is being recognized as the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for his extraordinary body of work spanning 51 years as a staff attorney at legal aid. Mr. Tarpley is widely considered to be the consumer rights expert of Tennessee’s legal services community based on his legal expertise, integrity and passion. He's been described as the first attorney consulted when there is a need for complex legal analysis or thoughtful testimony about proposed consumer legislation, or sound advice about individual consumer protection cases. Mr. Tarpley has profoundly impacted Tennessee’s body of consumer law by drafting proposed legislation, submitting oral and written comments and appearing before legislative committees."
Congratulations, David!
Bryce Dixon
Rachel asks for our prayers for Bryce. She wrote, “Bryce is having surgery late this afternoon to repair a ruptured tendon in his right hand. He will not be able to use his primary hand and arm for six weeks. Please pray for him and for our neighbors in Waverly and Humphreys County who have lost so much in the flood.”
Jack Wallace
Jack Wallace will have surgery on Friday morning. He is expected to return home before the end of the day. Please keep him in your prayers during the days of recovery and healing.
Prayer Requests for Jackie, Randy, Judi, and Eric
Jackie and Randy Halstead’s granddaughter, Jocelyn Jade, arrived Tuesday, August 3rd in Atlanta. They are both soaking up baby snuggles.
Judi Sachs reports an excellent update on her scans. The treatments are working!
Eric Hutton’s mother, Karen, fell yesterday and was found this morning. Eric is on the road now to be with her and fully assess what next steps are. We pray for wisdom and discernment for Eric and healing for Karen.
Thank you for your prayers and the ways that you care.
Halstead Grandbaby!
Randy and Jackie Halstead ask for prayers for a safe delivery as they await the birth of their first child (daughter Erin is the mother).
Randy was also exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID, despite everyone being vaccinated. While his initial test came back negative, he will take another at the end of the incubation period. We pray for Randy, that he’ll be able to meet his grandchild and that both Jackie and Randy will be able to offer presence and care for the newest member of their family in the days and weeks ahead.
Linda Parker
Please keep Linda Parker in your prayers. She was admitted to the hospital last night to monitor sodium levels and a possible infection. She anticipates being in the hospital one more night.
Additionally, she begins a new drug treatment next week, which means regular chemotherapy (again).
Happy Fourth!
We wish all a happy and safe Fourth of July, especially those who travel. Enjoy the time you get to spend with family, friends, and neighbors!
Alice's brother-in-law
Alice Cannon asks for prayers for her brother-in-law, Jeff; he’s recovering from a stroke.
Baby news
Caitie and Doug Branson have known for a little while that they’re expecting, and today they learned they’re having a girl! Mom and baby are doing fantastic. Charlotte Grace Branson is due to join them in October. Congratulations!
Velma Elaine Ellis
Please remember Melissa Freeman and her family in your prayers. Melissa’s mom, Elaine Ellis, died unexpectedly last night.
Frances Dorris
Lyn Dorris asks for our prayers for her mother, Frances. She is scheduled for a follow-up surgery on Monday, May 17, on a hip replacement she had 14 years ago. The joint is causing metal alloys of cobalt and chromium to get in her blood stream. Thank you for your prayers for Frances, her family, and the medical team working with her.
Thursday prayers
Eric, Allison, and Sarah Hutton are grateful for your prayers, cards, and calls after the death of Eric’s dad, Luther Frank Hutton, Jr. on February 23, 2021. The family will gather for a memorial service on May 15, 2021 at 5p.m. at The Table in Knoxville. The service will be live-streamed from https://www.facebook.com/TheTableKnoxville/. Thank you for your prayers!
Tom and Linda Hubbard have lived in Florida for several years, but they love hearing from the Vine Street friends. LInda’s memory is severely impaired, but receiving cards brings them both great joy!
Tom and Linda Hubbard
Luke Haven Room 303
930 Tamiami Trail South
Venice, FL 34285
Thursday prayers
Pat Foster is completing rehab at The Meadows where she has been recovering from a minor ankle fracture. She can’t wait to return home and hopes to be discharged soon. She is grateful for our prayers and sends her love to all.
Grant Gao and Melanie ask for prayers for Grant’s team mate, William. He sustained a concussion on Tuesday night and lost vision in one eye. Please pray that his anxiety would be eased and that his vision returns.
Tragic loss at MBA
The MBA community is mourning the loss of Joseph Sharbel who died after a traffic accident. Sharbel, a retired Marine officer, was a history teacher and coach of the varsity rifle team. Thank you for your prayers for his family, the MBA community, and for Calin Trabue and the other members of the rifle team. We also offer prayers for Anna Proctor, the young woman involved in the accident that killed Coach Sharbel.