Blog Archive

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Get Away to Pray

The Fall 2012 semester is well underway and the Chapel is open to students, faculty, staff, and visitors for prayer. A schedule of classes meeting in the chapel can be found on the south-side door. If there isn't a class using the space, come on in! Use the prayer stations provided or just sit and be present with God for a few minutes. You will be amazed at what just five minutes will do for the rest of your week!
Friday, August 17, 2012

Semester Starting Soon! Convocation is September 5th

It is almost time for our Fall 2012 semester to begin. My prayer is that this year will be one in which worship continues to grow as a priority on campus. We kick our community worship services off with Opening Convocation. It will be a great way to start the school year off right.

Opening Convocation
Dr. Jay Earheart-Brown, preacher
Wednesday, September 5th at 11:10am
Lindenwood Christian Church 
(across the street) in the Chapel


Community Meal will follow in The Great Hall of Founders' Hall
Meals are available for $6.00/person

We know that some of you can't pay this.
We know that some of you can pay more.
Please pay what you can to help this ministry of community-building continue.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

George "Duke" Williams Farewell

This is the video of the last sermon that our friend, colleague, and fellow student, George "Duke" Williams, preached. Duke lost his battle with cancer on Sunday morning, May 13th. He served as a powerful witness to us all and taught us what "dying well" really looks like.


Monday, April 30, 2012

Prayer and Praise 4.30.12


Our Community Concerns

  • Former student and employee, Tonie Robinson, had by-pass surgery in her leg to remove blockages. She is at home and doing well.
  • David Hilliard, former interim president, received good news after a CT scan this month. New medicine is helping the prostate cancer.
  • Rev. Dr. Edward Hollenbeck, a Cumberland Presbyterian minister, is suffering from kidney failure.
  • Rev. Jonathan Clark, a Cumberland Presbyterian minister, is retiring next month after many years in ministry.
  • Chuck Lindsey, current D.Min. student, is undergoing cataract surgery.
  • Current student, Barbara Fitzhugh's husband, Johnny, has been diagnosed with lung cancer and is undergoing radiation treatments that seem to be helping.
  • MTS Board will meet May 11 and 12.
  • Our Graduating students
Those Grieving
  • for Dan Anderson, father of Dr. Barry Anderson, a private grave-side service will be held on Wednesday afternoon in Fayette, Alabama.


Prayer and Praise is a ministry of Memphis Theological Seminary published about once a week. In order to keep this newsletter current, items will remain on the list for two weeks. Should you wish to submit prayer concerns (either new or renewing), please make sure that you have the permission of the individual before submitting it for publication.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Prayer and Praise 3.27.12


Our Community Concerns

  • Current student, Shirley Ostrander, is in Methodist University Hospital with an infection. She is receiving IV antibiotics and expects to be hospitalized for a couple of weeks. Visitors are welcome and encouraged!
  • Jill Westbrook, current D.Min. student, is home recovering following surgery to remove a brain tumor which was benign, but will have a kidney ablation on March 27th to remove cancer in the kidney. If all goes according to plan, no further treatment will be necessary.
  • Dan Anderson, father of Admissions Director, Barry Anderson, is in the hospital. Decisions are necessary for living arrangements once he is released.
  • Melissa Hamblin, MTS Librarian, recently had surgery on her arm.
  • Chuck Lindsey, current D.Min. student, recently had a heart attack and subsequent angioplasty. There was no permanent damage and he is recovering well.
  • Current student, Barbara Fitzhugh's husband, Johnny, has been diagnosed with lung cancer and is undergoing radiation treatments that seem to be helping.
  • Long-time MTS supporters, Bob and Jane Little. Bob is 92 nearing life's end and Jane is home as care-giver.
  • George "Duke" Williams, current student, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer with little time. He continues to attend classes as he is able.
  • Current student, Todd Lemmon, is home recovering after having a heart valve replaced. He is doing well.
  • Current student, Laura Terrell's sister, Mary Lucas, recently underwent surgery for colon cancer at the Mayo Clinic. She is home recovering.
  • Mother of current student, Laura Todd, has undergone tests and new medications.
Those Grieving
  • for Neasbie Alston, husband to Bishop Bettye Alston
  • for the nephew of Barbara Fitzhugh, current student
  • for Rocky Brockwell, father-in-law of current student, Jason Mikel
  • for Lewis Hurst, father of current student, Elizabeth Shaw
  • for Chris Clark, son of MTS alum, Tim Clark
  • for Greg Knox, brother to current student, Tracy Knox


Prayer and Praise is a ministry of Memphis Theological Seminary published about once a week. In order to keep this newsletter current, items will remain on the list for two weeks. Should you wish to submit prayer concerns (either new or renewing), please make sure that you have the permission of the individual before submitting it for publication.