Matthew Mart’s mother, Lisa Mart, collapsed at home and died on Monday. Please keep her family in your prayers. Lisa was the mother-in-law of Cate, and grandmother of Olivia, Aaron, and Sarah.
The Dixon family
Rachel Dixon asks for prayers for her brother Bobby. After returning from a trip he was hospitalized for feeling very ill; he’s been undergoing a series of tests. We also pray for little Eva, the four-year-old daughter of Caitlin and Cameron, who has Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
The family of Joyce Stewart
Joyce Stewart’s sister-in-law, Helen Long, died yesterday. Joyce and Glen are traveling to northern Ohio to be with the family. Please remember them in your prayers.
Gratitude and joy
On Wednesday, Ed Cole was recognized with the Maynard Pate Regional Leadership Award. “This award honors an outstanding individual for leadership and excellence in regional cooperation, planning, and coordination. Ed Cole is recognized for his decades of outstanding individual leadership on issues impacting the quality of life for all Middle Tennesseans and his unparalleled contributions to regional initiatives related to land use, conservation, transportation, and in preparing for an aging population.” Congratulations, Ed, and thank you for your leadership in so many areas of community life!
Prayers for the family of Jason White
Larry Adams asks for prayers for the family of Jason White, a friend of Larry’s who died last week.
Prayer Requests 8/25/2022
Dena Oneal asks for prayers for the family of Harry Green, who died on Monday.
Please note that Bob Register is Rachel Dixon’s brother, not cousin (Allison’s mistake). He continues to recover. although is still dealing with brain fog.
Thank you for the ways you care
Prayer Request 8/22/2022
We have several prayer requests in the life of our community:
Please keep the McLaughlin family in your prayers. Katie’s mother, Cindy Crego, will be undergoing back surgery tomorrow (August 23rd). The family anticipates a fairly long recovery period. Katie will be out of the office later this week to help care for Cindy.
Rachel Dixon asks for prayers for her cousin, Bob Register, who has COVID.
We pray for Tom Hubbard as he grieves the death of wife, Linda. Tom and Linda were members who moved to Florida. Long time members may remember Linda as one of the main coordinators of the Valentine’s Day BBQ lunch.
Thank you for your prayers and the ways you care for those in our community near and far.
Prayer Request: Hutton/Heath Families
Please keep Eric, Allison, and Sarah Hutton in your prayers for Allison’s mother, Marie Heath, and Allison’s sister, Tiffany Heath. Tiffany has begun chemotherapy to address her breast cancer diagnosis that she received in May and has had some severe and uncomfortable reactions.
Marie’s health continues to decline and family is beginning to have conversations with Palliative Care to prepare for possible hospice care in the future.
May we offer prayers of comfort, discernment, and peace in the days and weeks ahead for Eric, Sarah, and especially Allison.
Prayer Requests: August 6, 2022
The Wednesday morning group exploring and practicing prayers have several concerns and celebrations that they would like the congregation to lift up in prayer:
Fay Delk celebrates with Les and Mary Jane Jones on the birth of their grandson, Graham.
Jane Short asks for prayers for her friend, Jennifer, having a double mastectomy.
Abi Flowers asks for prayers for family friend, Joe, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
Melissa Freeman asks for prayers for her aunt, Deborah, who has undergone her first chemotherapy treatment.
Thank you for your prayers and for the ways you care!
Bell Lecture Update: June 26th, not June 12th
Virginia Bell still has her big birthday on June 30th and would still love to hear from Vine Street friends! But past Thomas wasn’t here to know that our Bell Lecture has been rescheduled for June 26th, not this Sunday as originally planned. We invite you to join us in person or online to hear Rev. Teresa Kim Pecinovsky 10:00 am June 26th as we celebrate Wayne Bell and his legacy.
Once again, Virginia’s address is: 220 Clinton Rd, Lexington, KY 40502
Virginia Bell has a big birthday!
Virginia Bell will turn 100 on June 30! Wayne Bell, whose life and ministry we will celebrate with the Bell Lecture events on June 12, was her husband. Virginia lives in Lexington, KY, and she would love to hear from her friends at Vine Street!
Virginia Bell, 220 Clinton Rd, Lexington, KY 40502
Hutton Family
The Hutton Family asks for prayers in a time of great transition. Allison’s sister, Tiffany, will begin chemo treatments for breast cancer in the next 2-3 weeks. Their mother, Marie, will return home from rehab this week, requiring some in-home care. Allison began a new job and she and Eric are searching for a new home. May they receive wisdom and knowledge, sanity, and reassurance in the days and weeks ahead.
Welcome baby James!
James Andrew Flowers made his way into the world at 3:41 am on May 24th. Congratulations to Quentin and Abi, and welcome James!
Notes of congratulations and encouragement are always welcome and a Meal Train has been set up if you would like to provide a meal for the Flowers family.
The Hutton family
Allison Hutton’s sister, Tiffany Heath just received a breast cancer diagnosis, and she is very scared as to what’s ahead. She will meet with the surgeon in a couple of weeks.
Allison and Tiffany’s mother is currently in rehab after a recent fall, and she is dealing with dementia type issues, so they will have to make difficult decisions about her living situation.
Allison and Eric have sold their home and are looking for a new place to live. We hope that amid all these big changes, they will be able to find peace, comfort, and courage in the presence of God. Thank you for remembering the Huttons and Tiffany in your prayers.
Wednesday prayers
Heather Hill’s mother, Karen Hill, died on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Paducah, KY. She was 69 years old. Thank you for your prayers for Heather and the family. Read the obituary
Larry Adams ask for prayers for his friends, Jim Hodtiz and Ed Emerick. They just learned that the cause of Ed’s breathing problems is a tumor on his brain. Tests showed that it is a colon cancer metastasis.
Thursday prayers
Lyn Dorris asks for prayers for her friends, Bob Campbell and Doug Daws; both have recently received a cancer diagnosis and will begin treatments soon.
Matthew S.
Matthew S. writes, “I have schizophrenia and I'm struggling with agitation and depression. Please pray that I may find peace of mind and recover from this illness. Thank you. Amen.” Thank you for your prayers.
Frances Dorris
Lyn Dorris asks for prayers for her mom, Frances. She’ll have shoulder surgery on March 24 to correct a previous shoulder replacement surgery. Frances already had hip and knee surgery this year.
Linda Parker's obituary
Linda Parker’s obituary was in the print edition of The Tennessean on Sunday, March 20. It is also available online.
Joyce Crowell
Joyce Crowell has been hospitalized since Wednesday for various tests. Results indicate that she has a blockage in one of her coronary arteries; she will remain hospitalized, and is scheduled to have a stent placed in the obstructed vessel on Monday. Thank you for your prayers.