Prayers for Donna's family

Donna Woods asks for our prayers for Pam Bridges. Pam is the mother-in-law of Donna’s son, James Barr, and she has not only been a vibrant part of Donna’s family for nineteen years, but a close friend of Donna’s. Pam was just diagnosed with an inoperable, fast growing brain tumor.

We also offer prayers for Donna’s husband, Vaughn, whose vision and movement are declining, and for two years they have been trying to get a diagnosis. They hope to get a neurology appointment at the Mayo Clinic soon. Thank you for surrounding this family with your prayers and loving thoughts.

Prayers for little Emma

Betsy Von Dohlen asks that we pray with her for her niece Kelley's newborn daughter. Emma Ferrell was born on Tuesday and is in the NICU with breathing and heart issues.

Lyn Dorris

Lyn Dorris asks us to join her in praying for her friend Julie. Julie has been battling cancer for a long time, and this week she will have an appointment at the Mayo clinic in Jacksonville, FL. We pray for courage and strength, for their friendship, and for Julie’s healing.

Dan McGeachy

Dan McGeachy, a good friend of Vine Street and former member of the chancel choir, died on Wednesday, November 6. A service in celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, November 16 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3201 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville TN 37215. There will also be a visitation before the service between noon and 2 p.m. at the church.

Tuesday prayers

Rachel Dixon asks for our prayers for the family and friends of Win Myint, especially his children Anna and Arnold. Their mother died about a year ago. Win died early Monday morning. Rachel wrote, “He was a dear, sweet soul, TSU math professor and social justice advocate. We will miss him.”

Thomas Kleinert’s uncle, Hans Simon, died on Sunday at age 90 in Schönau/Germany. He was the brother of Thomas’s mother, Anneliese, and the family is grateful that he died at home, as he wished, in the house where he had grown up. The family will gather for a memorial service on Thursday, and Thomas will be joining them. He will fly out on Wednesday and expects to be back on Friday. Thank you for keeping him and the family in your prayers.

Silas Hillary Ruari

Congratulations, Allison and Jared! Silas Hillary Ruari was born very early in the morning of November 3rd. 9 lbs 8 oz. 20 and 1/4 inches long. We are grateful they are all doing well!

Barbara Gilligan

Pat and Ed Cole ask us to join them in prayer for Barbara Gilligan, the mother of their daughter-in-law, Jennifer Cole. Barbara, who makes her home in Gallatin, had both knees replaced earlier today, and we hope with her for a speedy recovery.

Jane Goidel

Jane Goidel died at home on Tuesday, October 22, surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at Vine Street Christian Church on Tuesday, October 29, 11 a.m. We will share additional information as it becomes available. Thank you for keeping all who mourn in your prayers, especially Bob, sons Jeff and Chip, and Jane’s sister Judy.

Thursday prayer concerns

Pam ClenDening is mourning the loss of her mother, Patricia Joanne Bellinger, who died on Wednesday, October 16; she was 86 years old. Thank you for keeping Pam and the family in your prayers. Pam’s home address, in case you want to send a note, is 7013 Collinswood Drive, Nashville, TN 37221. Read obituary

Scott Perry had knee replacement surgery today on his left leg. Everything went as hoped, and we pray that his recovery and rehabilitation will make swift progress.

Jane Goidel is now receiving hospice care at home. Please continue to keep her and Bob in your prayers.

Bob Brodows

We pray for the Brodows family on hearing of Bob Brodows death Sunday, September 29th in Florida. Arrangements have been made in Florida later this week. We especially lift up Brenda in this time of grief and loss.

Sondra Lee

After a successful hernia surgery on Friday, Sondra was discharged Monday but readmitted Tuesday (again at St. Thomas) with a great deal of pain. They are hopeful that doctors and caregivers will be able to manage and relieve the pain so that she is able to return home soon. Both she and Ted appreciate your prayers and the way you care.

Sondra Lee

Sondra Lee had surgery Friday evening for a hernia that was causing a great deal of pain and discomfort. She is now recovering at St. Thomas West and should be able to return home in a few days. Thank you for joining Ted and the family in prayers for her successful and complete healing.

Wednesday update

Bob Brodows is nearing the end of his life after a long battle with cancer. Brenda Stults-Brodows asks us to remember them in our prayers.

Congratulations to Reggie Hill who was recognized with the Alumni Service Award by the UT College of Law!

Allyn and Erin Maxfield-Steele

On Tuesday, September 10, Erin gave birth to a lovely and healthy child. All three, and especially Erin, are exhausted after nearly 72 hours of labor. The three will be taking time to eat, rest, heal, and revel in sacred wonder for the next little while. If you’d like to send them a word, please send a note to maxfieldsteelefamily@gmail.com. Please do not share any of this on social media. Erin and Allyn invite you to join them in giving thanks for this gift of new life!

Judi Sachs

Judi Sachs received great news after a recent CT scan. She is grateful, and so are we. Thank you for your prayers.

Thursday prayers

T.J. is recovering from outpatient surgery this morning. We are grateful that everything went well, and hope he’ll enjoy a couple of days of good rest. Thank you for your prayers.

Saturday update

Evelyn Tallent’s surgery went well, and preliminary reports have been encouraging.

Linda Parker expects to go home today after a brief hospitalization.

Leigh Ann Zirkle’s surgery went well; she won’t be able to speak for a few days or eat anything but soft foods.

Thank you all for continuing to hold them close in prayer, along with those who love and care for them.

Linda Parker

Linda Parker is recuperating from a stent replacement procedure. Thank you for continuing to remember her in your prayers. Linda’s address is 595 Hicks Road #19N, Nashville, TN 37221.

Meals and transportation for Leigh Ann

Leigh Ann Zirkle is having additional surgery today to repair her vocal cords. We hope and pray that all will go well and that she will continue to heal.

Leigh Ann continues to appreciate our help with transportation to her appointments. Please use this online spreadsheet to sign up.

In addition, we have also created a meal train for the month of September to support Leigh Ann and her sister with meals.

Thank you for continuing to surround Leigh Ann and her family with your care.

Leigh Ann Zirkle

Leigh Ann Zirkle will have outpatient surgery tomorrow to repair her vocal cords. Her sister Elaine is working on closing Leigh Ann’s former home and putting it on the market. We will soon send out requests for help with meals as well as with packing up things at the house. Thank you for continuing to hold Leigh Ann and Elaine in your prayers.