Thursday prayers

Lyn Dorris’s dad, John, after weeks of not feeling well and inconclusive tests, has been hospitalized. Please remember him and his family in your prayers.

Jean and Orlan Lorton, the parents of Helen Trabue and Malinda Moseley, are in quarantine until December 12 after testing positive for Covid 19. Both only have mild symptoms, and we pray for their swift and full recovery.

We are grateful that Larry Adams and David Goins are doing much better, though they continue to experience fatigue

Thank you for remembering all of them in your prayers along with the first responders and .health care workers who are caring for the sick in this pandemic.

Eric Hutton's dad

Please remember Eric, Allison, and Sarah and their family in your prayers. The Assisted Living facility where Eric’s dad is residing has recommended that they consider hospice care.

Roy Pilkinton

The funeral for Shelton Pilkinton’s brother, Roy, will be a graveside service on Monday, November 30, at 1p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Read obituary

Shelton's brother died

Shelton Pilkinton’s brother, Roy died on November 25; he was 89 years old. Shelton’s address is 6462 Fleetwood Drive, Nashville, TN 37209. Thank you for keeping Shelton and the family in your prayers.

Tuesday prayers

Katie McLaughlin’s grandmother, Dorothy Hood, has been diagnosed with COVID. She is 94 years old, living in a nursing home, and has other medical conditions that make her a high risk patient. She is currently not showing any COVID symptoms, and we hope with Katie and the whole family, that she will soon recover from the infection. Katie and her sister have not been able to see their grandmother this year.

Larry Adams asks for prayers for his partner, David Goin. David’s administrative assistant was recently diagnosed with COVID, and a few days ago he fell ill as well. He has tested positive, and hopefully his symptoms will continue to me mild until he fully recovers. Larry has been tested and he expects to be diagnosed with COVID as well.

Thank you for your prayers and for your efforts to keep each other safe! Please continue to remember the hospital workers, from doctors and nurses to orderlies and chaplains, who are working at great risk to their own health, on the verge of exhaustion, and still facing rising numbers of infections.

Saturday prayers

Jeff Miller is mourning the loss of his aunt, Virginia, who died on November 13 in Oklahoma. She was 89 years old. Read obituary Thank you for keeping all who love Virginia in your prayers.

Heather Hendrickson is mourning the loss of her uncle, John, who died of complications from COVID on November 20 in Kentucky. Thank you for keeping Heather and all who love John in your prayers.

Wednesday prayers

Dudley Seale, a former member and Elder, died on November 7. She was 90 years old. We remember her with gratitude and pray for all who love her. Read obituary

Jeff Miller’s aunt, Virginia, is near death. We pray for her and all who love her.

Heather Hendrickson’s uncle, John, has COVID and was recently put on a ventilator. We join the family and friends in praying for healing.

Abigail Flowers asks for our prayers for the family of her friend, Alex. Alex’s sister is struggling with addiction and other challenges. We pray that she will find a path to wholeness for herself and all who share life with her.

Lyn Dorris

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

8207 Highway 100, Apt. 215
Nashville, TN 37221

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.