Roger Bishop was briefly hospitalized for tests after experiencing severe dizziness. He is back at home, and we hope he will soon feel better.
Jack Wallace will have surgery on Saturday to repair a hernia. We pray for a successful procedure and a quick recovery.
Rachel Dixon’s aunt, Evelyn Coffey, died at the age of 95. Please pray for the whole family in their time of mourning and remembrance. The funeral will be on Saturday in Shelbyville, with Rachel presiding.
We continue to hold in prayer those who mourn the deaths of the children and adults who were killed at Covenant School. We also pray for the family of the shooter, for the police officers who used lethal violence to prevent further bloodshed, and for our political leaders. We pray for one another, for parents and children, students, teachers, counselors, and all whose work supports the work of teaching and learning. And we prayerfully consider what to ask of our political leaders and how to hold them accountable.
Our friends at Woodmont have established a special fund. Its purpose is to help provide counseling for the victims and several Woodmont children who were in that building. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister at Woodmont, wrote, “I also want to support the Dieckhaus family. If you wish to make a donation to it, we are calling it the “Covenant School Tragedy Fund.” Again, it will go to support the families who have been impacted by this senseless tragedy.”
Mental health professionals from across our city, including counselors from Insight Counseling Centers, are also providing pro bono sessions to help make sure that all who wish to speak with a therapist can do so.
Judi Sachs learned after recent tests that her cancer is controlled but not gone; she will continue in treatment.
Jack Wallace has been hospitalized with a kidney infection. The antibiotics are working, and he expects to go home on Monday or Tuesday.
Carol Doidge’s brother, Ron Bomer, is grieving the death of his wife, Carol Janov. She had been very ill the last 5 years with liver and kidney cancer. Carol Doidge is flying to Vermont this weekend to be with Ron and their three adult sons. Thank you for remembering the family in your prayers.
Please keep Alex and Linda in your prayers. Alex was briefly hospitalized last week, and on Saturday, Linda fell and broke her wrist. Her face is heavily bruised, but thankfully she has no more serious facial injuries. She learned today, though, that she will require surgery on her wrist to make sure the bone heals properly and for her to have a better range of motion once it has healed. Linda will have a plate added to one of the bones in her wrist, probably on Wednesday or Thursday this week.
Please hold the Bethay/Keith family in prayer. Julia Keith’s sister, Edna Burns, died Friday, February 3 due to complications from rheumatoid arthritis. We hold Julia, Jude, Johanna and all who loved Edna in prayer as they grieve her death. Julia plans to travel to Olive Branch, MS this week to be with family and remember Edna.
Rachel Dixon’s brother, Bobby, has colon cancer. Please keep him in your prayers in the days and weeks ahead.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Larry Adams asks for prayers for the family of Jason White, a friend of Larry’s who died last week.
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
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.
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.
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!
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 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
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.
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.
