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The McKendree

VineVolume 22 Number 4 July/August 2011Greetings Holy, Healthy and Happy People of God,

I'm excited about sharing another incredible God-sighting!

During our worship experience July 10th at 11:00 am, as we passed the peace ofChrist, I met Sharon and Michael, from Georgetown, Texas. Sharon dropped off anote on Monday explaining how much she and her husband enjoyed the passionate

worship and the challenging message about "Getting out of the pit!" Sharonfurther mentioned how we all have many hurdles in our everyday lives.

Both Sharon and Michael are members of First United Methodist Church inGeorgetown, Texas. And they love being part of the Methodist connection. In hernote, Sharon concluded, "My brother and I were both adopted from the MethodistMission Home in San Antonio, Texas" and then she recognized our wonderfulchurch. As I was reading the note, a check fell out, which was for $1,000! What aGod-sighting to have people who love Jesus express it in sacrificial ways! I'mcontinuously amazed at how God invites us to build bridges of hope through

the love of Christ!

Next week, join us as we begin a new sermon series, Not a fan, but a follower(of Jesus)! You are invited to wear your favorite sports jersey, t-shirt, etc. duringAugust!

Remember, Gods will for us is good, we must do the rest!

-- Pastor Stephen

McKendree United Methodist Church Non-Profit Org523 Church Street U.S. PostageNashville, TN 37219 PAID615.271.2600 Nashville, TNFax 271.2607 Permit No. 2855

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>>> WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES


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Another event is involving Methodist Churches (United, AME, CME) also around theAdvent Season and this will be called "A Soulful Christmas." This should be anevent that features not only a broad range of music, but an incredible showcase ofart, drama, and poetry. Look forward to what could be an incredible annual event!

>>> MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES > OPPORTUNITIES to EQUIP


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Bible study happens every Wednesday! We offer a combined adultgroup (men and women) at 6:00 pm; and at 7:00 pm we have a women's groupand a men's group.

Spiritual Gifts - We are asking each person who attends worship to complete aSpiritual Gifts Discovery Tool. It will help everyone to determine where you fit inthe ministry of McKendree. The Spiritual Gift tool is available in the church office.

Be on the lookout for "Conversations" with our ministry leaders!This invitation is for our members and newcomers to hear more about our beliefsas a United Methodist community and ways to serve. Some of the components willinclude: Our Presence, Prayers, Gifts, Service and Witness to God!


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>>> McKENDREE CHURCH FAMILY NEWS


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Dorothy Mahnken Frank SiscoJanet Gray


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McKendree UMC Day Care News

Our Day Care Center has once again been designated as athree-star program by the Department of Human Services.

This is the top rating attainable in the Tennessee ReportCard and Star Quality Program. We earned three stars in allseven of the quality indicator areas: Director Qualifications, ProfessionalDevelopment, Developmental Learning, Parent/Family Involvement, Ratio andGroup size, Staff Compensation, and Program Assessment.

The center recognizes the outstanding work of our excellent day care staff. Theteachers and caregivers exemplify what it means to be highly skilled andprofessional early childhood educators. They were recently honored by theparents and families of our program during "Teacher Appreciation Week." Familiesshowered staff with cards, personal notes, gifts, and a catered lunch as a way tosay thank you to these important people in the lives of their children.

The parents served by our program are also instrumental in the center's success.Not only do they expect quality care for their children, but they actively participate

in making it possible. By serving on the Day Care Management Committee,involving themselves with fund-raising projects spear-headed by our Parent Group,forging meaningful and collaborative relationships with staff; and by remaining the"first teachers" and decision makers for their children, these wonderful familiesparticipate in the life of the program and contribute greatly to the development ofcommunity.

The support of the church has also been tremendous. From administrativeresources (payroll, finance reports, etc.) to one-on-one supervision coaching, front-desk greeters, spiritual "cheerleading" and collaborative decision-making, thechurch/day care center relationship has led to twenty-one years of exceptional

service to our community. We recognize and applaud the countless contributionsof the many folks who together have played a role in the center's success.-- Cindy Ligon

United Methodist Women

Coming up is the McKendree United MethodistWomen's ANNUAL UNIT MEETING AND POTLUCK

DINNER at 6:00 (changed from 5:30) on August16th in the Fellowship Hall. You don't want tomiss hearing our guest speaker for the evening.Sue Matherfrom Belmont UMC and herhusband have just returned (week of July 10th)

from A MISSION TRIP TO MALAWI. She will have lots of picture and many excitingand interesting stories to share with us. She also will bring some items fromMalawi to sale and the proceeds go back to the Malawi UMW. The short businessmeeting will consist of selecting someone to receive the special recognition pinand electing two delegates to attend the Conference Annual Meeting at Belle


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Meade UMC on October 15. The invitation to attend is open to EVERYONE who isinterested in Missions. Mark your calendars for this date and please plan to attendand INVITE someone to be your guest. OFFER to pick up someone who may need aride or someone who doesn't drive after dark. Let's have a big crowd to hear thisup-to date report on being in mission in the21st century. Call Willodene Brodrick(641-6858) by August the 10th if childcare is needed.

United Methodist Women, cont.

What are some of the opportunities to expand concepts of mission in which theMcKendree UMW have participated in this summer? Shelley Handy representedthe McKendree UMW at the District Mission Study on "The Love Of God: Epistles of

John" on June 18th. Mary Helen Marigza and Willodene Brodrick attended from July14-16 the Conference Mission Christian Mission Event (formerly called the Schoolof Christian Mission). Mary Helen was in the class on the geographic study on"Haiti: Challenges and Hope." Willodene took the spiritual growth study on "The

Journey: Forgiveness, Restorative Justice and Reconciliation." We will be havingthese same studies in our church at a later time.

COMING UP: The Conference UMW's spiritual retreat at Beersheba SpringsAssembly grounds, Sept. 9-11, 2011. Theme for the event is "New Beginnings"- 2Corinthians 5:17. The mountain is a place of new beginnings for us to renew,refresh, and choose a life of happiness and of Christ. Sue C. Johnson fromNashville will be the leader/speaker. The spiritual growth book, "Just ChooseHappiness" by Nell Mahney will be the study book for the weekend. The deadlinefor registering is August 12th. See or call Willodene Brodrick (641-6858) forregistration forms.

Sunshine Group

The Sunshine group will tour the W. O. SmithSchool of Music located on 8th Avenue South on

Tuesday, August 2, 2011. Mr. Jonah Rabinowitz andMs. Lynn Adelman will be with us for the presentationon the School plus a tour of the facility.

Lunch will be on your own at South Street Restaurant,close to Vandy and Upper Room.

We will meet and leave from the Crieve Hall Church of Christ parking lot onTrousdale Drive at 10:30 AM on Tuesday.

Please call the church office and let Ruth or Annie Ruth know if you plan to go onthis trip.

>>> Upcoming Events/Announcements/Reminders


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Sunday, July 31, 10:00 am Combined Worship Service, Ice Cream Social followingworship!

Monday, August 1, 6:30 pm Worship Team Meeting, Pastor Stephens office

Tuesday, August 2, 10:30 am Sunshine Group tour of W.O. Smith School of Music

Thursday, August 4, 5:30 pm Staff Parish Team Meeting, Pastor Stephens office

Thursday, August 11, 6:00 pm Evangelism/Missions Team Meeting, Room 209(Archives Room)

Thursday, August 11, 6:30 pm Trustees Meeting, Pastor Stephens office

Saturday, August 13, 10:00 am Leadership Council Meeting, Fellowship Hall


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May God give each of you a blessed year!

The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up hiscountenance upon you, and give you peace. Numbers 6:25-26

July Birthdays

July 2 Leroy J. (Johnny) Ellis IVJuly 7 Jerry KirbyJuly 8 Dot Skinner, Katherine (Cat) WeissJuly 9 Mary Evelyn MyersJuly 12 Rhonda Robbins-EdwardsJuly 13 Leann LaneJuly 15 Niki Burnam, Mary Luther, Amanda SmithJuly 18 Susan ElliottJuly 19 Robyn Turpen July 25 Don Moore, Joe WeissJuly 20 Caroline Prince, Ralph Christian II,July 29 Mark Cheadle

Tony Peterson July 30 David Bell

July 24 Benjamin Hattan, Suzanne Kirby July 31 Sarah Cummings, TravisGleaves

August Birthdays

August 2 Laurie Cooper, Gayle Halliburton, August 13 Daniel Miles, TerrySimmons

Allen Miller August 15 David CarterAugust 3 Junior Frisbey August 16 Carter Baker, Betty Wood

August 5 Evan Keenan, David Manning, August 19 Ian MarshallCardell OQuinn August 20 Penny HooperAugust 6 Seth Venable August 21 Tori MarshallAugust 7 Dan Schmutz August 22 Polly ThompsonAugust 8 Melissa Hardaway, Ally Knorr, August 23 Martha Barr

Daniel Maul, Kendall Worley August 24 Tim HawkinsAugust 9 Megan Link August 25 Casey KnorrAugust 10 Bryson Yuhas August 29 Suzanne Binkley, JenniferOakley,August 11 Pat Millsaps Heather Yuhas

Directories Are Ready!

We still have photo directories! These directories have the photosdone by Steve Kohl, and have a listing of all our church members,with address and phone numbers. We have all the photos andmember listing on our computer, so we can make as many copiesas we need. If you would like a directory, please call the churchoffice and let us know. Your copy will be available to pick up on


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Sunday morning. For our shut-in members, if you would like a directory, butcannot come to the church to pick it up, please let us know and we will mail a copyto you.


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Weekly Events & ActivitiesMcKendree Campus

Main building: 523 Church Street, 37219Christian Life Center: 520 Commerce Street, 37203

McKendree Parking Center, 140 6th Avenue North, 37203

Sunday Wednesday8:30 Prayer Time, sanctuary 10:45 Jubilate Choir Rehearsal9:00 Worship Celebration 12:00 Noon Worship, Sanctuary9:30 THIRST Childrens Program 6:00 Pastors Bible Study, Room 209

10:00 Thread Youth Group 6:30 Womens Bible Study, Lounge10:00 Extension Bible Studies 6:30 Mens Bible Study, Room 207

and Adult Sunday School Classes 7:30 Choir Rehearsal (not meeting inAugust)

11:00 Worship Celebration5:00 Thread Youth, meet in CLC gym Thursday5:30 Bible Study Group, Panera West End Noon Al-Anon, Room 207

4:00 Meal for Displaced, Fellowship HallMonday 6:00 Scout Troop 219, Fellowship Hall9:00 Art Group, Room 3049:30 Bible Study Group, Saturday

The St. Paul, 5031 Hillsboro Pike 7:00 AM Prayer Fest (4th Saturday eachmonth)

9:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal (notin August)

Tuesday11:30 Community Lunch, Front Lawn5:30 Mens Bible Study Group,

Bel-Aire Salon, 17th & Jo Johnston

Building bridges of hopethrough the love of Jesus Christ!

Get to know the McKendree Staff

Stephen Handy, Pastor [email protected] Baggett, Administrative Secretary [email protected] Callaway, Administrative Pastor [email protected]

Elizabeth Gay, Children and Youth Coordinator [email protected] Ligon, Day Care Director [email protected] Ruth Griffin, Secretary [email protected]

Anthony Mangin, Worship/Arts Coordinator [email protected]

McKendree United Methodist Church

523 Church Street

Nashville, TN 37219

615.271.2600

Fax 271.2607

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