Judi Sachs asks for prayers for her friend Donna. Donna broke several bones when she was bucked off her horse, and she is facing up to 10 weeks to recover.
Toni Foglesong
Toni Foglesong has been hospitalized due to low blood oxygen levels and other issues that require attention. Thank you for keeping her in your prayers.
Linda Parker
Linda Parker is hospitalized after becoming dehydrated. She’s expected to stay for a few days.
Thousand Oaks
“I am speechless and heartbroken,” said the father of 22-year-old Cody Coffman, one of at least thirteen victims of the mass shooting at a bar in Thousand Oaks, CA. We remember the victims, their families, and friends in our prayers. Speechless and heartbroken we pray for healing and determination to resist the culture of death in our nation.
Bill Brewer
Bill Brewer died on Wednesday from a heart attack. He was 60 years old. Shocked and saddened by his sudden death, we ask for prayers for all who love him, especially his children, Will and Natalie. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 9th at 12:30 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00-12:00.
Donna Woods
Donna Woods is mourning the loss of her favorite aunt, Carolyn Brown, who passed away Tuesday in Montgomery. AL from complications of cancer. Donna and Vaughn are in Alabama for the funeral. Thank you for keeping them and the family in your prayers.
The Helffenstein family
Stephen Moseley asks for our prayers for the Helffenstein family. Erik Helffenstein, 45, was killed Sunday night following individuals suspected of breaking into cars in the neighborhood. This tragic news has been hard on the neighbors, and particularly on Kyla and Quinn and other children. Quinn is good friends with Erik’s son, Sawyer. Thank you for your prayers for the family, the neighbors, and especially our children whose sense of safety has been assailed day after day.
Tree of Life
We remember in our prayers those who were murdered at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh and all who love them. We pray for people in this country and around the world who visit houses of worship with fear - Jews, Christians, Muslims, Hindus, and followers of other sacred traditions. May God give them and us the courage to resist evil and fear.
David Sanderson
David Sanderson, the father of T.J. McLaughlin’s long-time friend, Andy, and the father-in-law of Katie’s sister, Kristin, passed away on Friday afternoon. Katie wrote, “It comes with some relief after his multi-year battle with ALS and Pick's Disease, but also with enormous sadness. Please hold his wife, Lisa, his son, Andy, daughter-in-law, Kristin, and grandchildren, Sam and Molly in prayer.” T.J. and Katie will travel to be with the family and attend the funeral once arrangements have been made. Thank you for your prayers for all who mourn David’s death.
Dorothy Brandau Patterson
Alex Brandau’s sister, Dorothy Brandau Patterson, 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Maryville, TN on October 23. With Alex and Linda we give thanks that she had a good life and loving family.
Quentin Flowers
Quentin Flowers is on a 10-day tour in Turkmenistan with Humming House, making music and memories. Prayers for safe travels and much joy!
Roger L. Young
Thank you for remembering Roger Young in your prayers. He was hospitalized on Sunday due to a reaction to medication. We are grateful he was able to return home this afternoon.
Jackie's parents
Jackie Halstead asks for prayers for her mom and dad, Shirley and Walter Straker. Jackie wrote, “She has breast cancer and although they got most of it, they found some in her lymph nodes. She'll have to do some chemotherapy. Dad has early onset of Alzheimer's and its distressing for both of them.”
Friends of the Dixon family
Rachel and Bryce Dixon are mourning the loss of their friend Patty Myint who died yesterday. They ask us to remember her family, Win, Anna and Arnold, in our prayers as they go through this sad time.
Shelton's brother
The funeral for Shelton’s brother, Alvin Leamon Pilkinton, will be tomorrow, Friday, September 28, at 11:30 a.m. at the Woodlawn funeral home on Thompson Lane. Visitation will be prior to the service at 10:30 a.m.
Lauren Anderson
Lauren Anderson and her fiance worshiped with us on Sunday. Today she got word that her grandfather is dying. Lauren is traveling to west Tennessee be with him one last time and tell him goodbye, and she has asked for our prayers for herself and her family.
Shelton Pilkinton
Shelton Pilkinton is mourning the death of his oldest brother, Alvin Leamon Pilkinton, who died Tuesday morning in Northport, AL at age 93. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but plans are for Alvin to buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Nashville. Thank you for keeping Shelton and the whole family in your prayers.
LaRuth Faubion
LaRuth Faubion died on Thursday at age 85. Her funeral will be in Lubbock, TX, but the family and some close friends will gather on Friday, September 28, at 1pm at Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home (2707 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216) for a private memorial service. Vine Street friends who remember LaRuth are welcome to join them. Thank you for keeping all who love LaRuth in your prayers. Read the obituary
Eric Hutton
Eric Hutton’s uncle died on Thursday. Thank you for continuing to keep the family in your prayers.
Florence and the aftermath
Thank you for your prayers for the affected communities along the east coast and the first responders and relief workers who are providing immediate relief. To contribute to the relief effort, please consider giving monetary donations to Week of Compassion. It may feel less personal than sending items you’ve lovingly selected, but money is easy to transport and is very efficient! Community organizations can often purchase supplies in bulk and at specially negotiated rates, and they can buy exactly what they need when they need it. Cash doesn’t take up warehouse space, and it can meet a variety of needs. Your dollars could become a meal at a shelter today or a new roof on a damaged house in a few months. Week of Compassion works through a remarkable network of church partner organizations and partnerships that insures that our response to humanitarian needs in the world is efficient, effective and faithful.