Melissa Freeman’s cousin, Rachel, has been hospitalized for two weeks with complications from Covid. One of her lungs is partially collapsed. Please keep Rachel in your prayers, along with her family who are worried about her. With them we hope and pray for healing.
Kay Washington
Angie Washington asks for prayers for her mother, Kay Washington who was hospitalized today due to a possible stroke.
Thursday prayers
Nadene Richardson was the bookkeeper at Vine Street in the early 90’s, so some of you may remember her. She died on January 3. Read obituary
We ask for prayers for Ron Hale, the husband of Joan Hale, the Administrative Assistant at the Regional Ofice. Ron is very ill.
Tuesday prayers
Rachel Dixon asks for prayers for Carol Formosa. Carol was the nurse in Bryce’s office, and her husband, Charles, died recently.
Sara Harwell’s dear friend and life partner, Marice Moylan Wolfe, died on January 3, 2022 at age 86 from complications of Alzheimer’s. There will be an ecumenical memorial service at Vine Street Christian Church on Friday, January 21, 2022, at 2pm, with visitation at the church at 1pm and a reception in Fellowship Hall following the service. Thank you for your prayers for Sara and all who are mourning the loss of Marice.
Pat Cole
Pat Cole tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday after experiencing body aches and feeling very tired on Friday. Pat and Ed both had three vaccine shots, and both are now in quarantine. For the time being they have food and medications they need, but we’ll keep you posted and let you know if they need any kind of help. Please keep them in your prayers.
Wednesday prayers
Linda Parker is mourning the loss of her father who died earlier today. Please remember her in your prayers.
Jim Zamata writes, “On behalf of everyone that knew my brother Glenn I want to express my gratitude for your cards, notes, and condolences. It means a great deal to know you are surrounded by a loving community. Thank you for your love and support.”
Jack Wallace continues to receive treatments for a stubborn infection; he sends his greetings:
Dear Vine Street friends,
Although my health issues prevent me from gathering with you for worship, I continue to participate via the online service. I am grateful for that connection with you, even with its limitations, each Sunday.
I also appreciate the cards, the emails, and phone calls. Your thoughtfulness means much to me, and please know I look forward to the day when I can be with you in person again.
Until then, I remain your brother in Christ,
Jack Wallace
Chris Well
Erica Well posted this on Wednesday:
Sooooo. My sweetheart, my hubby, my Chris, is now recovering from two really intense days of major surgery. The prognosis is good, the recovery is long. The intensity of the past 8 weeks of surprise diagnosis to the surgeries themselves (there have been 4) has been ... well ... intense. I haven’t had the bandwidth to mention it here before now. (I’ve also started a new job, so it’s a lot a lot.)
If any of y’all would send him Get Well cards, he would find that very cheery. I know it’s Christmas and New Year’s, but like I said, this’ll be a long recovery, so a Get Well card anytime, even after the holidays, sure would be sweet.
You can send them to: Chris Well, PO Box 20214, New York, NY 10001
Thank you!!
Glenn Zamata
Jim Zamata’s brother, Glenn, died peacefully on Friday. Jim writes, “Please continue to keep his wife Peggy in your prayers. Anyone who has lost a life partner knows what a crushing loss it is.” Thank you for your prayers.
Julian Ruari
Julian Iosefa Ruari was born at 8:05 am on December 17, 2021, weighing 8 lbs 11.75 oz and 20.5 inches long. Congratulations to Allison, Jared, and Silas, and welcome to the world, little Julian!
Wednesday prayer requests
Jim Zamata asks for our prayers. “Doctors think my brother Glenn is likely near the end of his life. We ask for prayers for the family and especially his wife Peggy.” Thank you for lifting up Glenn and all who love him.
In response to the recent severe tornado damage, particularly in western Kentucky, our Regional Minister, Rev. Dr. Christal Williams invites us to
Make a donation to Week of Compassion where 100% of your gift will be used according to your designation;
at the appropriate time, gather Mission Teams all over the region to go… assist… and aid the Christian Church in Kentucky with clean up work and rebuilding; and
offer our prayers of support and love for all those effected. “Please keep in prayer, Rev. Rachel Nance Woehler, Area Minister, and the General Minister & President, Rev. Dr. Donald K. Gillett and all in that Region who are rebuilding their hearts and lives.”
Katie McLaughlin's grandma
Katie McLaughlin’s grandmother, Dorothy Hood, died early this morning. Funeral plans are still being made, but the family hopes to gather on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. An added burden for Katie has been that, due to pandemic rules, she was not able to visit her grandma in the nursing home when they traveled to Illinois for Thanksgiving. Thank you for remembering Katie and all who love Dorothy in your prayers.
Baby Connor
Brock and Jane Short are happy to announce the birth on December 3 of their grandson, Connor Greyson Gholizadeh. The parents are Emelia and Arash Gholizadeh. Congratulations to the whole family, and welcome to the world, Connor!
Wednesday prayers
Samuel Jenkins is mourning the death of this brother, Wayne “Screamy” Jenkins. Thank you for keeping him and the family in your prayers. Read obituary
Micah Snow’s grandfather is now receiving hospice care for end-stage Alzheimer’s disease. “If you would, say a prayer for peace & comfort during his final days, and especially keep my grandmother in your thoughts as well. As a family, we’ve been preparing for this day for a bit, but it’s still hard, regardless.”
A friend and mentor of Angie Washington's
Angie Washington asks for prayers for Judge Waugh Crigler as he undergoes chemotherapy and surgery for a tumor.
Lyn Dorris's aunt
Lyn Dorris is mourning the death of her aunt, Faye Toothman. She asks that we keep her family in our prayers.
Martha Bishop
Martha Bishop is recuperating from knee surgery. She is expected to move to Richland Place on Friday for rehab. Please join us in offering prayers of gratitude for her successful surgery, and we ask God to bless her on the way to full recovery.
Prayers for Mike
Lyn Dorris asks for prayers for her friend Mike and his family. He is receiving hospice care.
Jack Wallace
Please continue to keep Jack Wallace in your prayers. He has had preparatory surgery to have his injured bladder removed. We hope with him and Joanne that, while the road to full recovery will be long, he will finally be able to go out, travel, and do the things he enjoys doing. He appreciates your cards, emails, and text messages!
Lyn's friend Christie
Lyn Dorris asks for prayers for her friend Christie. She has breast cancer and will have surgery tomorrow.
Charlotte Grace Branson
Charlotte Grace Branson was born early this morning! Welcome to the world, little one! Congratulations, Caitie and Doug!
Charlotte Grace Branson, October 11, 2021