Jack Wallace and Joanne Jewett

We thought we would only be sharing service arrangements for Joanne's mother, Joan Jewett today. But on Thursday night, Jack's sister Rosemary died. Please see the note he posted earlier today, and keep this family in your prayers:

It has been a week filled with loss and sadness for Joanne and me.

On Wednesday Joanne's mother passed away at age 89. Joan Jewett lived with us for the past five years as her dementia increased, and six months ago moved into Alive Hospice as she became too frail for us to provide care for her in our home. We miss her, but we feel some sense of relief that she no longer suffers.

For our Nashville friends, visitation is tonight at Marshall-Donnelly from 4 - 7 PM. We will have a grave-side service for Joan on Monday with just family.

Yesterday morning I learned that my sweet sister Rosemary died in her sleep Thursday night. We are in shock over this. Rosie turned sixty last month, had just retired from her career as a nurse, including several years at St. Thomas in Nashville, and was looking forward to spending time with her husband Joel Edwards, her sons Carey and Shawn, and her five grandchildren, all who lived near her in Columbus, Mississippi. Joanne and I will travel there on Sunday to be with them and say goodby to Rosie at her funeral at Vibrant Church at 3PM.

Please remember her children and grandchildren, her siblings and their spouses - Jim and Bev Wallace, Jerry and Margie McNall, Joanne and me, Jeff Wallace, Joe and Carla Wallace - in your thoughts and prayers. We will miss her so much.

Linda Raintree

Judi Sachs asks for prayers for the family and friends of Linda Raintree. Linda died Oct. 4. May God be especially near these folks, along with all who watch or weep or mourn this day.

Joanne Jewett

Joanne Jewett and Jack Wallace are mourning the loss of Joanne's mother who died earlier today. We will share visitation arrangements once they have been confirmed. Thank you for remembering Joanne and the family in your prayers.

Lester McNatt

We ask for prayers for Lester and all who love Martha McNatt, Lester's aunt, who died Sunday morning at age 90. Her funeral will be on Tuesday in Jackson, TN, where she had been a long-time member of the First Christian Church.

Martha McNatt

Lester McNatt asks for prayers for his aunt, Martha McNatt who broke her shoulder and foot. She is currently hospitalized in Jackson, TN and will be moved to an assisted care facility when she is able.

Burnette Chapel Church of Christ

On behalf of the elders and the congregation, Thomas Kleinert and Martha Bishop sent a letter today to Burnette Chapel Church of Christ. Thank you for your prayers.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Amid the shock and pain caused by the violent attack on your congregation last Sunday, we are praying for you. Our hearts are broken as are yours, and we ask for God’s abundant grace to bring comfort and healing to all, especially the victims and their families.

We remember Melanie Smith and all who love her, especially her children. We remember your minister, Joey Spann and his wife, Peggy, and pray for their recovery. We remember Linda Bush, Donald William, Marlene Jenkins, Catherine Dickerson, and the brave Caleb Engle, praying that the Lord may heal them in body and soul, so that all of you together may continue your witness and ministry.

“See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all,” the Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Thessalonians 5:15. May God grant us strength to proclaim his mercy and love amid the hatred and violence of these days.

Rev. Dr. Christal Williams

Our regional minister, Rev. Dr. Christal Williams, is battling pneumonia. Thank you for remembering her in your prayers.

Update: Lucy Clendenin

Julia Callaway expresses her gratitude for the prayers and kind words folks have offered following the death of her mother, Lucy Clendenin. Meanwhile, arrangements have been made: Lucy's body will be cremated and a graveside service will be held in Statesville, North Carolina on Oct. 3. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Week of Compassion hurricane relief efforts.

Paula Potter

Sue Puckett, the mother of Paula Potter, called to ask for prayers for their family. Paula had surgery on Thursday morning at the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center at Centennial Medical Center. Paula and Sue have been part of our TNT Club for a very long time.

Lucy Clendenin

We prayerfully join Julia Callaway in grieving the death of her mother, Lucy Clendenin. Lucy died early this morning, on the heels of her 96th birthday. Arrangements are pending. May God’s presence be with Julia and all who love Lucy.

Emily Crenshaw

Emily Crenshaw leaves Thursday for two years to serve in the Peace Corps. After training, her work will take her to Ukraine. We wish Emily well! And we begin to offer prayers on her behalf while she is away from us.

Emily Smith

Emily Smith has learned she has a chipped ankle. She will need to take it easy for a while. Please keep her in your prayers, along with Roy (as he continues his own recovery) and with Amanda and Alec Miller, who are providing care.

Lord, Hear Our Prayers

Please keep in your prayers Helen Trabue, who has been dealing with unexplained pain. We pray for God’s wisdom as she works with doctors. Be mindful, too, of Roy Smith, who continues to receive rehab care. We pray, finally, for all those who are in need of healing and comfort.

You’ve heard about the new Fellowship of Twelve group, a leadership development opportunity, which met for the first time Aug. 27. As another step forward in our intentional ministry plan called “Living Our Call,” we pray for Alice Cannon, Joyce Crowell, Melanie Gao, Jackie Halstead, Johanna Keith, Bob Lyons, Malinda Moseley, Kennedy Shuler, Helen Trabue, Kara Reed and Thomas Kleinert.

Prayers and donations are being offered on behalf of Hurricane Harvey victims. Please consider making a donation to Week of Compassion or to a relief agency of your choice. Rev. Terri Hord Owens, Disciples’ general minister and president and Vy Nguyen, Week of Compassion executive director, share this insight to the aftermath of Harvey.

Welcome to Our World

Congratulations Cara and Billy Doidge Kilgore! Monday they welcomed a healthy baby boy, weighing 9 pounds 9 ounces. Henry is the proud brother and Carol Doidge is the joyful grandmother!

Hurricane Harvey Relief

Continue your prayers, please, as Texas and Louisiana suffer from Hurricane Harvey and its continuing storms and flooding.

Want to make a difference? Week of Compassion offers this advice: Pray, stay and donate. Pray for this situation. Stay at home; there will be time for relief efforts later. Donate, allowing Week of Compassion partners/first responders to have resources they need now. Watch Week of Compassion's Facebook feed for updates. Click here to donate through Week of Compassion.

A Sunday Update

Today in worship we remembered in prayer the following people and situations:

• The people of Texas and all those affected by Hurricane Harvey

• The family and friends of the Rev. Bill Barnes. Perhaps the leading advocate for affordable housing in our city, Rev. Barnes died Aug. 21. Read the obituary here.

• Martin, a friend and co-worker of Jeff Miller, who is having heart surgery Monday

• Debra Cannon, who asks for prayers for her mother, Marie Chambers. It appears Marie had a stroke this weekend in Chattanooga. Marie is home now and appears to be OK.

• Roy Smith continues to receive rehab care locally.

• Bruce Oulson had a brief hospital stay this week for what turned out to be a shoulder issue; we pray for healing.

• Johanna Keith asks for prayers for the Cahill family. John Cahill died Thursday. He is survived by his wife Bess and daughters Avery and Mallory.

• Congratulations to Rebecca and Kyle Collier, who have new jobs! Rebecca is serving as school counselor at J.E. Moss Elementary School in Antioch. Kyle now works for Pioneer Restoration, a Bend, Oregon-based company preparing to open an office in Nashville.

We shared a blessing today for teachers and learners as we anticipate a new Christian education season, beginning Sunday, Sept. 3.

Finally, traveling mercies are shared on behalf of Rev. Hope Hodnett who is traveling to east Tennessee for a clergy retreat this week.

May God's blessings be ever present....

Update: Roy Smith

Roy Smith continues to recover following surgery last week. Although physical therapy was not part of the original plan, he's grateful for the care he is now receiving at a local rehab facility. Roy asks for our prayers for him and his family.

Pat & Ed Cole

Congratulations to Pat & Ed Cole! They are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 18!

Roy Smith

Roy Smith had surgery on Tuesday. Unfortunately, recovery is not going as smoothly as was hoped and Roy will have a few days of rehab before he can go home. Please keep him in your prayers, along with Emily and Amanda & Alec Miller.

Toni Foglesong

Toni Foglesong was in the hospital during the weekend. She has been transferred and is now receiving rehab care for the next couple of weeks. We pray Toni will continue to gain strength to feel more like herself.