Lyn Dorris is mourning the death of her aunt, Faye Toothman. She asks that we keep her family in our prayers.
Martha Bishop
Martha Bishop is recuperating from knee surgery. She is expected to move to Richland Place on Friday for rehab. Please join us in offering prayers of gratitude for her successful surgery, and we ask God to bless her on the way to full recovery.
Prayers for Mike
Lyn Dorris asks for prayers for her friend Mike and his family. He is receiving hospice care.
Jack Wallace
Please continue to keep Jack Wallace in your prayers. He has had preparatory surgery to have his injured bladder removed. We hope with him and Joanne that, while the road to full recovery will be long, he will finally be able to go out, travel, and do the things he enjoys doing. He appreciates your cards, emails, and text messages!
Lyn's friend Christie
Lyn Dorris asks for prayers for her friend Christie. She has breast cancer and will have surgery tomorrow.
Charlotte Grace Branson
Charlotte Grace Branson was born early this morning! Welcome to the world, little one! Congratulations, Caitie and Doug!
Charlotte Grace Branson, October 11, 2021
Linda Parker
Linda Parker is staying with friends. She still needs assistance due to large blood clots in both legs. She would appreciate contributions to a fund to allow her friends to have some dinners delivered to thank them for taking care of her. If you would like to contribute, please click here.
Laura Miller's dad
Laura Miller’s dad, Ed Patrick, is having triple bypass surgery on Tuesday. Please keep him, his medical team, and the family in your prayers.
Estill Wilson funeral plans
Visitation: Sunday, October 3, 4-6pm, at Woodlawn (660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204)
Funeral: Monday, October 4, 10am, also as Woodlawn (660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204)
Wallace "Estill" Wilson
Wallace “Estill” Wilson died last night. He was 86 years old and had been under hospice care for the past few weeks. Please keep his family in your prayers, especially his nephew John to whom he was very close.
Tuesday prayers
Walter Seifert
Walter Seifert is hospitalized with high fever; he will undergo a series of tests. Please keep him and Dean in your prayers. We hope with them that he will get better soon.
Rev. "Terri" Hord Owens
Our Regional Minister, Dr. Christal Williams, asks for our prayers:
Tennessee Disciples,
I am writing to invite you to join me, and our entire Regional Church Family in prayer for our General Minister and President, The Rev. Teresa Hord Owens. Rev. Terri’s mother, Ms. Alice Hord passed on to her eternal home on Sunday, September 12. Her health had been declining for some time, and she was able to have her family close by as she transitioned. Please keep the Hord-Owens families in your prayers. If you desire to send a card, email or note of care, all of the pertinent information is listed below.
Mail: Rev. Teresa Hord-Owens, c/o Shannon Pope, PO Box 1986, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206
Email: Spope@disciples.org
Randy Halstead
On Friday, Randy Halstead will go into the hospital to undergo an ablation to correct a heart arrhythmia. Depending on the timing, they may keep him over night to watch him. He and Jackie covet the prayers of the church for a successful procedure and recovery.
Saturday prayers
John Dorris
Lyn Dorris’s dad, John will have surgery on Monday. Please keep him and the family in your prayers.
Lifetime Achievement Award - David Tarpley
“David J. Tarpley is being recognized as the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for his extraordinary body of work spanning 51 years as a staff attorney at legal aid. Mr. Tarpley is widely considered to be the consumer rights expert of Tennessee’s legal services community based on his legal expertise, integrity and passion. He's been described as the first attorney consulted when there is a need for complex legal analysis or thoughtful testimony about proposed consumer legislation, or sound advice about individual consumer protection cases. Mr. Tarpley has profoundly impacted Tennessee’s body of consumer law by drafting proposed legislation, submitting oral and written comments and appearing before legislative committees."
Congratulations, David!
Bryce Dixon
Rachel asks for our prayers for Bryce. She wrote, “Bryce is having surgery late this afternoon to repair a ruptured tendon in his right hand. He will not be able to use his primary hand and arm for six weeks. Please pray for him and for our neighbors in Waverly and Humphreys County who have lost so much in the flood.”
Jack Wallace
Jack Wallace will have surgery on Friday morning. He is expected to return home before the end of the day. Please keep him in your prayers during the days of recovery and healing.
Prayer Requests for Jackie, Randy, Judi, and Eric
Jackie and Randy Halstead’s granddaughter, Jocelyn Jade, arrived Tuesday, August 3rd in Atlanta. They are both soaking up baby snuggles.
Judi Sachs reports an excellent update on her scans. The treatments are working!
Eric Hutton’s mother, Karen, fell yesterday and was found this morning. Eric is on the road now to be with her and fully assess what next steps are. We pray for wisdom and discernment for Eric and healing for Karen.
Thank you for your prayers and the ways that you care.
Halstead Grandbaby!
Randy and Jackie Halstead ask for prayers for a safe delivery as they await the birth of their first child (daughter Erin is the mother).
Randy was also exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID, despite everyone being vaccinated. While his initial test came back negative, he will take another at the end of the incubation period. We pray for Randy, that he’ll be able to meet his grandchild and that both Jackie and Randy will be able to offer presence and care for the newest member of their family in the days and weeks ahead.
Linda Parker
Please keep Linda Parker in your prayers. She was admitted to the hospital last night to monitor sodium levels and a possible infection. She anticipates being in the hospital one more night.
Additionally, she begins a new drug treatment next week, which means regular chemotherapy (again).
Happy Fourth!
We wish all a happy and safe Fourth of July, especially those who travel. Enjoy the time you get to spend with family, friends, and neighbors!
Alice's brother-in-law
Alice Cannon asks for prayers for her brother-in-law, Jeff; he’s recovering from a stroke.