Becky Adames is mourning the loss of her father who died on Friday. She is in Columbus to be with her sister and to make funeral arrangements. The two lost their mother about a year and a half ago. Thank you for keeping them in your prayers.
Spring Youth Retreat
Youth and counselors from all over Tennessee will gather this weekend at our camp in Bethany Hills. Eli Wilson, Meadow Wilson, and Sarah Matthews, along with Rico Carls (counselor) are Vine Street folk who will be attending.
Pastor Frank Rivera
Pastor Frank Rivera is recovering from surgery after suffering a massive heart attack last week. Frank and his wife, Justina, are co-pastors of Iglesia Cristiana (Discípulos de Cristo) here in Nashville.
Sebastian LeBuhn
After many weeks of waiting, PJ is finally able to hold her little brother in her arms at home! We are so happy for you, Michael, Casey, PJ!
Erica Hayden's family
Erica Hayden’s family is mourning another death. Her brother and his wife were expecting a baby, but a recent scan indicated that the baby wouldn't survive, and they had to deliver at 20 weeks. Thank you for continuing to hold them close in prayer, especially the parents.
Cindi Parmenter
Bruce Parmenter, Cindi’s father died on Wednesday afternoon. Thank you for remembering Cindi, Kate and Sarah and the family in your prayers. Cindi’s address is 11 Lymington Court, Brentwood, TN 37029. Read the obituary
Lyn Dorris's friend
Please continue to hold in prayer Lyn’s friend Julie who is undergoing surgery for cancer today. This is her third battle.
Sebastian LeBuhn
Sebastian “Bash” LeBuhn has moved to a NICU step-down unit at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital for a few more days of observation. He has continued to thrive and grow (yesterday was his due date, he was seven weeks early at birth), and the move allows Casey and Michael to spend the night with him. We hope with them that he will be able to go home with them by the end of this week.
Judi Sachs
Judi Sachs will soon begin treatment after very recently receiving a cancer diagnosis. Thank you for your prayers now and in the weeks ahead. She is still struggling with the shock, and will find out more about the course of treatment later this week.
Joe Keith going home
We celebrate with Joe and Julia Keith that he’s able to go home today. He’s feeling great!
General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Allison Ruari will attend the annual meeting of the General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), February 9-12, in Indianapolis. Some of the responsibilities of the board include:
· Discerning a vision for the direction of the Church;
· Oversight of the mission funding system;
· Approving or confirming nominees to general ministry boards;
· Receiving reports of the general ministries and the Office of General Minister and President; and
· Processing resolutions submitted for General Assembly.
Thank you for keeping these leaders in your prayers.
Joe Keith
Joe Keith is hospitalized after fainting on Monday night due to ventricular fibrillation. He is undergoing further tests. Thank you for keeping him and Julia in your prayers.
Ed Cole
Congratulations to Ed Cole, who was honored today with the 2018 Elizabeth Jacobs Distinguished Service Award by the Council on Aging: “Taking to heart COA’s mission to address unmet needs like assisted transportation for seniors who no longer drive, Ed Cole stepped up two years ago to form and chair COA’s Senior Transportation Leadership Coalition. Using his extensive network, Ed gathered public and private organizations to create a new volunteer ride program called Senior Ride Nashville. This affordable service pairs an older adult who needs transportation with a volunteer who provides a ride, a helping hand and friendly conversation. Ed has devoted hundreds of hours to coalition and COA board meetings, community outreach, and to personally giving rides. His enthusiasm and leadership have been vital in helping COA make our community more age-friendly.” Ed received the award at the 2018 Annual Meeting at The Temple, and several friends from Vine Street were happy to witness the special occasion and celebrate with Ed and Pat and a host of friends from across Nashville.
The McNatt family
We hold in prayer the family of Jed McNatt, Lester’s brother, who died this morning, surrounded by family.
Virginia Grimm
Virginia Grimm was hospitalized after a stroke last week. She is expected to move to rehab today.
Continuing prayers
We continue to hold close in prayer Lester’s brother, Jed, as well as Linda Parker and the LeBuhn family. Jed is in critical condition in ICU, Linda is undergoing exhausting chemo treatments, and the LeBuhns are waiting for Bash to finally come home. May they all know the presence and healing love of God.
Jed McNatt
Lester McNatt asks that we join him in prayer for his brother Jed who is hospitalized with pneumonia.
Sebastian LeBuhn
With Casey, Michael, and Parker Jo and their families we celebrate the birth of Sebastian Everest LeBuhn. He arrived a few weeks early on December 30, but both he and his mom are doing well. Congratulations!
James Chester
Clara Martin’s brother, James Chester, died this morning at age 92 in Springfield, TN. Thank you for keeping her and all who love James in your prayers.
Linda Parker
Linda Parker asks that we continue to hold her close in prayer as well as her children, Kennedy and Grant, and their families.