Bess Henderson is happy to be back at home after having been hospitalized with COVID. She feels considerably weaker, but that can’t diminish her joy over being back in familiar surroundings. Beth is grateful for our prayers and our cards.
Juliet Garrison
Juliet Garrison, who works in our nursery, asks for our prayers. A bulging disc in her back is causing her a great deal of pain. We join her in hoping for quick relief and healing.
Linda Brandau
Richard Coleman
Some of you may recall Richard Coleman and the Coleman family. With his wife Frieda, daughter Carla, and son, Colin, Richard was an active member of the Vine Street community. The Colemans moved to East Tennessee a number of years ago. Frieda passed away in 2017. Carla now lives in Texas and Colin lives here in Nashville. Last month, Richard completed the sale of his home in East Tennessee and finished his move back to Nashville.
Several weeks ago, Richard began experiencing confusion and memory issues. After medical review, Richard has been diagnosed with a highly aggressive and inoperable brain tumor, glioblastoma. He will undergo extensive radiation and chemo therapy to possibly slow its progression. This is very difficult news as you can imagine. Our prayers go out to Richard, to Carla, to Colin and to all of those close to Richard and the Coleman family.
Richard welcomes cards, thoughts and prayers. If you’d like to write him, his address is: Richard Coleman, 8300 Sawyer Brown Rd., Apt. R-301, Nashville, TN, 37221.
Linda Brandau's friend
Linda writes, “My friend, Carole, has had a serious stroke and is in rehab. Carole and her daughter will need patience and determination as they navigate a long healing process.” Thank you for your prayers.
Larry Adams's brother
Larry Adams asks for prayers for his brother Rob who is undergoing spinal surgery today. “Spinal problems run in the family, but Rob’s problems have been exacerbated by other injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident decades ago.” Thank you for remembering Rob and his wife Denise in your prayers.
Erica Hayden's family
We ask for prayers for Erica Hayden’s extended family. Her brother Joel’s father-in-law, Dave, was swept away during recent flooding in Knoxville, PA, while trying to move a neighbor’s dog to safe ground. He has not been found yet, and the family is experiencing a great deal of stress and anxiety.
Cameron's grandmother Evelyn
Please remember Evelyn Barton and her family in your prayers. She is Cameron Kavoosifar’s grandmother and Eva and Lily’s great grandmother. She’s hospitalized in East Tennessee receiving treatment for a severe abdominal infection.
Julia Keith's family
Julia Keith’s step sister, Linda Lott Talkington died unexpectedly on Sunday in Oakland, TN. Julia will be with the family this weekend for a Sunday funeral. Thank you for keeping them in your prayers.
Bess Henderson
Bess Henderson is hospitalized with COVID. Please remember her in your prayers.
Larry Adams
On Wednesday, Larry Adams had surgery on his eye to repair a detached retina. The procedure was successful! Thank you for your prayers. We wish him a speedy and complete recovery!
Joyce Crowell
Joyce Crowell fell and broke her hip on Thursday morning. We are grateful that the surgery on Thursday afternoon went well. Thank you for continuing to remember her and Sherry in your prayers during her recovery.
Vaughn Woods
Vaughn Woods is undergoing a complicated cardiac procedure today; it comes with a high risk of triggering fatal cardiac arrest. Please surround him, his son, Chris, and his wife, Donna, with your prayers.
A note from Joan Fleming
Just wanted to thank you for the kindness and love we've been shown by the people of Vine Street Christian Church following the passing of my husband, John.
For quite a few days someone from Vine Street would show up at my door in the afternoon with food for the evening along with a little company. I've gotten to know some of you a little better, and it's been wonderful. Many thanks also for the gift cards for restaurants which were nice when we just wanted to get away from the house for a little while.
Thank you to Linda Brandau and all the ladies that prepared delicious homemade cookies and treats for the visitation. It made everything seem so special.
Thank you to the team that videoed John's Memorial Service and put it on Youtube. It has been watched by relatives from as far away as Virginia, Maryland, and New York. Incidentally they have been very complimentary about what a beautiful service it was. You filmed it beautifully too.
Thank you Micah for providing the piano accompaniment for the whole service and Abi for the beautiful solo of Amazing Grace. I immediately thought of you, Abi, when my daughter, Judy, requested that we have a solo during the service. That was so kind of you both to give some of your time on Sunday to do that.
When we first moved to Nashville so many years ago the neighborhood was surrounded by churches as it is now. We visited all the churches and chose to join Vine Street because we liked the people. So glad we chose this church. It has always been a blessing.
Sincerely,
Joan Fleming
Vaughn Woods
A recent arteriogram revealed that Vaughn Woods has several significant blockages in his coronary arteries. His treatment options are limited due to other health issues, and we hope that his medical team will come up with a good plan. Thank you for remembering him and Donna in your prayers.
John Fleming
John Fleming died on May 19, 2024; he was 82 years old. Thank you for surrounding the family with your prayers and care, especially Joan and the children, John, Judy, Jennifer and Julie.
The funeral will be on Sunday, June 2, at 2pm, at Vine Street Christian Church, with visitation in Fellowship Hall before the service, 1-2pm. A private inurnment in the columbarium will follow the funeral service.
Sara Harwell
Sara Harwell hopes to be back in worship with us soon. Sara has been dealing with health issues, including Parkinson’s Disease. We hope with her that her treatment regimen will lessen the severity of the symptoms. Sara is grateful for your prayers.
Julia Callaway
Julia Callaway is very tired, but the procedure worked, and she expects to go home late this afternoon. Thank you for your prayers. We will let you know if she needs help with meals, shopping, etc. She wants to wait until she’s home to assess her needs.
Memorial Service Steve Lowry
A memorial service for Steve Lowry will be held on Friday, April 19th at Woodmont Christian Church with visitation from 10 to 11 AM in the chapel, and a Celebration of Life service at 11:30 AM in the sanctuary.
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for his partner of many years, Jerri Malloy to assist with many unexpected expenses.
Glen Stewart
Glen Stewart’s mother, Connie Stewart, died at age 93. Glen was with her in Ohio. Thank you for your prayers for Glen and the family.