Two concerns

Lester McNatt’s brother Wayne had a surgical procedure this morning to improve circulation in his right foot. He had to have his left foot amputated a few years back due to complications from diabetes. We join him and his family in the hope that this surgery will lead to promising results.

Alex Brandau’s funeral will be on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 11am at Vine Street Christian Church, with visitation and reception in Fellowship Hall following the service. The family will gather earlier that morning for the burial in Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. Thank you for continuing to surround Linda and the family with your care and prayers.

Alex Brandau

Alex Brandau died this morning at Richland Place. Linda was with him. Thank you for continuing to surround her and all who love Alex with your prayers. Once funeral arrangements have been confirmed, we will share the details.

Wednesday prayers

David Goin’s sister, Emily Quarles, has been hospitalized in Kentucky. She is undergoing testing to determine if she suffered a stroke. Thank you for keeping her and her family in your prayers.

Friday prayers

Ruth Skinner died on Thursday, January 30; she was 103 years old. Her funeral will be on Tuesday, February 4, at 11am at Vine Street Christian Church, with visitation beginning at 10am. Thank you for your prayers for Ruth’s daughter Sandra and all who love Ruth.

Erica Hayden’s grandfather, Stanley McKee, died this morning in Pennsylvania. Tank you for your prayers for the family.

Tuesday prayers

Ruth Skinner is nearing the end of her earthly life. Thank you for keeping her and all who love her, especially her daughter, Sandra Jones, in your prayers.

Eric Hutton’s friend, Matt, asks for prayers. Matt is very concerned about the mental health of his brother Mark, who is isolating himself after the death of his wife. Thank you for your prayers for them.

Judi Sachs

Judi Sachs received bad news. The immunotherapy drug she has been taking no longer works, and there are new tumors. She will have additional scans in three months to determine how fast they are growing. At this time there are no additional treatment options. Thank you for your prayers.

Thursday prayers

Joanne Jewett’s surgery was successful, and she’s expected to go home today or tomorrow. She may start physical therapy as early as tomorrow, or on Monday.

Alex Brandau has made a remarkable recovery over the past few days, and he is expected to return home tomorrow.

We remember those who died in yesterday’s school shooting at Antioch High School, and all who are wounded in body and soul. May God’s mercy bring healing and inspire courage.

Thank you for your prayers.

Tuesday prayers

Joanne Jewett is scheduled for surgery tomorrow, Wednesday, to repair a torn tendon in her knee.

Sherry Blair will begin 6 weeks of radiation treatments on Monday. She’ll find out this week, if and when she might also have to undergo chemo therapy.

Thank you for keeping them and the teams that care for them in your prayers.

Alex Brandau

Alex Brandau is back in the hospital after his recent stay due to COVID. He is dehydrated and needs nutritional assistance. Thank you for continuing to hold him, Linda, and all who love and care for him in your prayers.

Tuesday prayers

Erica Hayden’s grandfather, Stanley is receiving palliative care after metastatic cancer was detected in various parts of his body. He is 88 years old and lives in Pennsylvania. Thank you for your prayers for Stanley and all who love him.

Lester McNatt’s friend, Ruth Burleson is grateful for your prayers, well wishes and cards as she continues to recover from her hip fracture. She’s making plans for some out patient physical therapy to help things along as much as she can.

Alex Brandau

Alex Brandau has COVID and is hospitalized. Alex already had significant breathing issues, and we hope he will be able to heal swiftly from this infection. Thank you for remembering him and those who care for him in your prayers.

Mike Shipp

On Thursday, Mike Shipp will have surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. Thank you for remembering him in your prayers.

Ted Parks's father

Ted Park’s father, Ernest H. Parks, Jr., died on Friday in Chattanooga. Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 7, from 1:00 to 3:00pm, with a memorial service at 3:00pm, at Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel, 5401 TN-153, Hixson, TN. Times are Eastern. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages gifts to Hearth Hospice in Chattanooga. Ted was with his dad in his final days, and he will stay in Chattanooga until after the funeral. Thank you for continuing to keep him and the family in your prayers.

Ted Parks's dad

Ted Parks is in Chattanooga with his dad who suffered a stroke over the weekend and is expected to pass. Please keep Ted and the family in your prayers.

Monday prayers

Ruth Burleson, Lester McNatt’s friend who is recuperating from hip surgery, is now in rehab. If you’d like to send her a note, her address is Cleburn County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 122 Brockford Rd, Heflin, AL. 36264

Amanda Dixon and her family are mourning the death of her uncle, John B. Cobb, Jr. who died the day after Christmas at age 99. Mr. Cobb was a highly respected theologian, philosopher, and environmentalist.

Rachel Dixon’s brother, Bobby Register is continuing to recover from a recent fall, and he is expected to move from the hospital to a rehab facility today.

Rachel's brother Bobby

Rachel Dixon’s brother, Bobby Register had another bad fall yesterday. He is hospitalized and undergoing tests. This is a very difficult time for him; please keep him in your prayers.

Lester's friend, Ruth

Lester McNatt asks for prayers for his friend, Ruth Burleson. Ruth fell at church on Sunday and broke her hip. She is scheduled for surgery today. Many of you have met Ruth; she has sung with the choir many times when she has been in town visiting Lester.

Eva Pratt Evans

Eva Pratt Evans passed on in the early hours of December 14, 2024. Thank you for your prayers for her girls, Janet, Nancy, and Lisa, and for all who love and miss her. Plans for a memorial service with a luncheon are being made, and we will share details once they have been confirmed.

Eva Evans

Plans are being made for Eva Evans to move to a hospice facility today or tomorrow. Earlier today, after all kinds of tubes, monitors and IV bags had been removed, she sat up and ate a couple of spoons of ice cream. She was delighted! Thank you for continuing to surround her with your prayers as she seeks to live to the fullest her final days on earth.

Eva Evans

Later today, Eva Evans will move to West Meade Place for rehab. We hope the care she will receive there will help her regain some of her strength. Thank you for remembering her in your prayers.