Lyn’s friend, Donna Highsmith, died on Sunday morning of complications from a brain tumor. Thank you for keeping Donna’s family and friends, including Lyn, in your prayers.
Thursday prayers
Prayers and cards for Ruth
Ruth Skinner fell and broke her right arm. After a brief hospitalization, she is now healing and recovering at NHC Place; she is expected to be there for about two weeks. Ruth can’t have visitors and doesn’t have her voice-to-text phone with her, but she would love to hear from you via mail:
Ruth Skinner, NHC Place at the Trace, #406, 8353 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN 37221.
A note from Virginia
Dear Vine Street:
Thank you so much for the calls, texts, cards and other support related to my serious eye surgery on October 1. I am happy to report that my recovery has proceeded even better than expected. No doubt, your thoughts and prayers contributed mightily to this success.
All the best, and I hope to “see” all of you before too long.
Virginia Dodge Fielder
Waynesboro First Christian Church
Linda Parker
Linda will have a procedure tomorrow to replace a stent.
Linda Parker
Thank you for your prayers for Linda. She will have another stint change on Thursday. Next week, she is scheduled for another CAT scan.
Debbie Biter
Charlie Biter asks for our prayers for his sister-in-law, Debbie Biter. She had a malignant mass removed from her bladder this week and is now home after a week in the hospital in Marietta, GA. She awaits further treatment protocol.
Joe Keith
Joe Keith has some good news to share!
“I am very happy to report that my scan results show good progress with my treatment to the point where Dr. Gibson says I am, in his mind, in maintenance mode. I will still get treatments, but scaled down to hopefully calm the side effects.”
Denise Olmstead
We offer our sympathy to the family of Denise Olmsted, 99, who died on October 1, 2020. Denise was the wife of Gilford Olmsted who served as Senior Minister at Vine Street 1978-1982. Rev. Olmstead died in 2001. Messages of condolence may be sent to their son, John Olmsted at PO Box 348, Raymore, MO 64083.
Olivia Merril
Lester McNatt asks that we remember his friend Olivia Merril who is about to start chemotherapy for cancer.
Virginia Fielder
Virginia Dodge Fielder, a frequent visitor from Waynesboro First Christian Church, is having eye surgery to repair a macular hole on Thursday, October 1. Probability of success is high, but her recovery will be unpleasant and the outcome unknown for several weeks. She asks to be remembered in our prayers.
Monday prayers
Joe Keith has completed his twelfth chemo treatment. He’s waiting for a PET scan appointment and will be waiting about two weeks for the results.
John Dorris, Lyn Dorris’s dad, has not been feeling well recently; he has undergone several tests and is waiting for the results.
We continue to pray for Micah Snow and his family who are mourning the sudden and unexpected death of his dad, Randy Snow.
Ed Cole’s brother, Dennie Cole, is recovering from eye surgery.
Fay Delk asks for prayers for her friend Jo, whose son is dying of cancer.
Samuel Jenkins turned 53 on Sunday! Happy Birthday, Samuel!
And we continue to pray for teachers, parents, and students, and our communities and nation. Thank you for remembering these folks and concerns in your prayers!
Micah Snow
Micah Snow’s dad, Randy Snow, died unexpectedly last night; he was 67 years old. Please join us in surrounding Micah and his family with our love and prayers.
Friday prayers
Jane Short is recuperating from back surgery. We join her and Brock and their family in praying for a speedy recovery.
Randy Halstead’s mom, Bobbie Halstead, passed away this morning on Thursday morning at age 89, with family at her bedside. Randy and Jackie were able to see her one last time before returning to Nashville on Wednesday night. Thank you for continuing to hold them and the whole family in prayer.
Ruth Skinner is feeling very lonely due to pandemic-related visitation restrictions. Talking with her on the phone can be difficult (her phone uses voice to text technology so she can read what people are saying, and it doesn’t always work well), but she loves hearing from you. Her address is
UPDATE: Randy Halstead's mom
Randy shared on Saturday evening on Facebook:
“Our mom Bobbie Halstead was moved to hospice today. She went in to the hospital last Tuesday with a high fever and possible infection. Things escalated quickly. Jackie Halstead and I are headed to Odessa to be with my brother and sister. Appreciate your prayers.”
Randy Halstead's mom
Randy Halstead’s mother, Bobbie Halstead, is hospitalized with a severe infection and in ICU in Odessa , TX. Thank you for remembering her and her family in your prayers.
Amanda Miller
Amanda Miller is recovering from pulmonary blood clots. She was hospitalized on Monday, and is expected to go home on Tuesday. Thank you for surrounding her and her family with your prayers!
Ted Parks
Ted’s mother, Mackie Sue Parks, died this morning in Chattanooga at age 86. She suffered from Alzheimer’s and breathed her last while having breakfast with her husband, Buddy. Ted is on his way to Chattanooga to be with his dad and the rest of the family. Thank you for keeping them and all who love Mackie Sue in your prayers.
April Hefner
Greg Rumburg asks for our prayers for April. She is recovering very well from her hip surgery earlier this spring. However, she had surgery this morning for an unrelated matter. She's doing well this afternoon and is grateful for surrounding her with our prayers as she begins the recovery process.
Bob Register
Rachel Dixon’s brother, Bobby, will have bypass surgery later this week. He was scheduled for angioplasty this morning, but the blockages require the more aggressive and invasive approach. Thank you for keeping him and his family and friends in your prayers.
Lester McNatt's family
We remember in our prayers the family of Lester McNatt’s cousin Sarah Rees who died on Tuesday. She had been recuperating from colon surgery. A small family gathering to celebrate her life was being held on Saturday in Caney Fork and Sylva, NC.
Pat Cole
On Friday evening, Pat wasn’t feeling well and she noticed numbness in her left arm and leg. She and Ed went to the ER and learned that she had experienced an afib event and a TIA (“mini stroke”). She has fully recovered from the TIA, and there’s a good chance she will return home today or tomorrow. With Pat and Ed, we are grateful for this good outcome of a scary episode!
Jude Alexander Phillips
We are happy to join Sara and David Tarpley in announcing the birth of their newest grandchild, Jude Alexander Phillips! Jude’s birthday is August 3, and his parents are Anna-Laura Tarpley and Mark Phillips. Welcome to the world, Jude, and congratulations to the whole family!
