Jim Zamata’s brother, Glenn, died peacefully on Friday. Jim writes, “Please continue to keep his wife Peggy in your prayers. Anyone who has lost a life partner knows what a crushing loss it is.” Thank you for your prayers.
Julian Ruari
Julian Iosefa Ruari was born at 8:05 am on December 17, 2021, weighing 8 lbs 11.75 oz and 20.5 inches long. Congratulations to Allison, Jared, and Silas, and welcome to the world, little Julian!
Wednesday prayer requests
Jim Zamata asks for our prayers. “Doctors think my brother Glenn is likely near the end of his life. We ask for prayers for the family and especially his wife Peggy.” Thank you for lifting up Glenn and all who love him.
In response to the recent severe tornado damage, particularly in western Kentucky, our Regional Minister, Rev. Dr. Christal Williams invites us to
Make a donation to Week of Compassion where 100% of your gift will be used according to your designation;
at the appropriate time, gather Mission Teams all over the region to go… assist… and aid the Christian Church in Kentucky with clean up work and rebuilding; and
offer our prayers of support and love for all those effected. “Please keep in prayer, Rev. Rachel Nance Woehler, Area Minister, and the General Minister & President, Rev. Dr. Donald K. Gillett and all in that Region who are rebuilding their hearts and lives.”
Katie McLaughlin's grandma
Katie McLaughlin’s grandmother, Dorothy Hood, died early this morning. Funeral plans are still being made, but the family hopes to gather on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. An added burden for Katie has been that, due to pandemic rules, she was not able to visit her grandma in the nursing home when they traveled to Illinois for Thanksgiving. Thank you for remembering Katie and all who love Dorothy in your prayers.
Baby Connor
Brock and Jane Short are happy to announce the birth on December 3 of their grandson, Connor Greyson Gholizadeh. The parents are Emelia and Arash Gholizadeh. Congratulations to the whole family, and welcome to the world, Connor!
Wednesday prayers
Samuel Jenkins is mourning the death of this brother, Wayne “Screamy” Jenkins. Thank you for keeping him and the family in your prayers. Read obituary
Micah Snow’s grandfather is now receiving hospice care for end-stage Alzheimer’s disease. “If you would, say a prayer for peace & comfort during his final days, and especially keep my grandmother in your thoughts as well. As a family, we’ve been preparing for this day for a bit, but it’s still hard, regardless.”
A friend and mentor of Angie Washington's
Angie Washington asks for prayers for Judge Waugh Crigler as he undergoes chemotherapy and surgery for a tumor.
Lyn Dorris's aunt
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!