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Volume XVIII March 15, 2009 Number 5
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Declaring the Love of Jesus & Sharing His Good News Through our Faith In Motion from the Heart of the City
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THIRST turns 1!
Based on Matthew 5:6,this ministry has seenmuch growth but hasalso seen God touch thelives of those whohunger for Him.
Page 2Adding to the Flock
God is moving among His people here at McKendree. Continueto pray for the childrenin our communities that need a church home for salvation, strength,encouragement, and discipleship.
Page 2McKendree Moments
There are several exciting and important events happening thismonth at McK! Please take a peek inside this new issue to see what’s going on!
Page 3Don’t forget!
The
thrive
Book Drivewill be THIS Sunday,March 15 after the NewWine & 11:00a services!
Happy Birthday!
See who has a birthdayin the second half of March...
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A Bimonthly Newsletter
McKendree Church - 523 Church St. - Nashville, TN 37219
McKendree United Methodist Church523 Church Street Nashville, TN 37219615.271.2600Fax 271.2607
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Non-Profit Org.U.S. PostagePAID Nashville, TNPermit No. 2855
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Wow, it has been one year - andwhat an amazing year it has been!We now have a core group of abouttwenty children and many morethat are coming as regular visitors.Just to show how far we have come- if all of the kids were tocollectively show up on oneSunday, we would have over fortychildren! This is a dramaticincrease from the three to four thatwere regularly coming to church inFebruary 2008. Our prayers are being answered - Praise God!Several children have proclaimedtheir faith this year. We are alsoexpecting a confirmation class of atleast ten children to commence in2009. The best has yet to come -we are still growing!We are ever mindful this growth isnot always easy and we still havestruggles to face. We know that wehave been called here to help guidethese children into God's kingdom,and there is nothing better worthfighting for!-Heather Marshall/THIRST LayLeader
THIRST turns one year old
On March 2, 2008 McKendree kicked off
THIRST.
Based onMatthew 5:6, this ministry has seen much growth but moreimportantly we have seen God touch the lives of those whohunger for Him
Watch this video on
youtube.com/nwfnashville
Adding to the Flock
Now that the proverbial cat is outof the bag and we are all aware of and excited about
StephenHandy
’s call to McKendree, Iwanted to share something with allof you.As I reflect back on one full year of the THIRST ministry thriving inand stretching this church, I can’thelp but get ecstatic about thefuture - the future of the
children
of this church. I challenge you to also be thinking about and praying for the kids that aren’t even here yet - but are sure to come.In fact, allow yourself to think outside of the box for a moment.As Jordan Callaway and I met withStephen for our weekly meeting onTuesday (yes, it’s alreadyhappening!), he challenged us tocome up with a list of people weknow that do not have Christ intheir life and intentionally bringthem into our midst. (It was moreof a requirement than a challenge)When we started THIRST, one of the things we stated over and over again was that “there are childrenin your neighborhood who are
thirsty.
” You know who thesechildren are - I also challenge youto seek them out and bring themhere to McKendree.Folks, it’s time! Not a time to focuson numbers for numbers sake - buta time to bring those among you towhere God is moving and shaking!- Kevin Sparkman
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March 15-31 Birthdays
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- Steve Hooper
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- Anna Mueek, Nancy Pennington
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- Ed Cooper
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- Cindy Ligon, Tonda Wright
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- Judith Barlar, Emily Kirby
22
- Jacque Goar
23
- Evan Bourdon
24
- Annie McNair
25
- Connor McGill
27
- Lacey Callaway, Scott Hooper,Al Mance
28
- Bud Kilgrow, Alphonso Mance
29
- Dorothy Winegarner
30
- Janet Benton
31
- Jennifer Kent
15
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Barbara MuncyLacey Callaway
22
- Laurie Cooper Gerry Schmutz
29
- Elaine SheltonSusan Elliott
Weekly Bible Readings
March 2-8
:Gen. 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm22:23-31; Rom. 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38
March 9-15:
Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Cor.1:18-25; John 2:13-22
March 16-22:
Num. 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3,17-22; Eph. 2:1-10; John 3:14-21
March 23-29:
Jer. 31:31-4; Psalm 51:1-12; Heb.5:5-10; John 12:20-33
Prayer Concerns
Odell Carmack (Somerfield Healthcare, Rm 128)Betty Dawson (St. Thomas - hospice) Nell Spencer (at nephew’s home)Mary Ellis (home)
StewartCongdon
UMW News
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apologizes for accidentally omitting the UMW News in the last edition
-Saturday March 14, MaryHelen Marigza will beleading the study on“Native AmericanSurvival” from 9:00a- Noon followed by an add-a-dish salad luncheon.-There will also be aspecial guest here to tell usabout ministries with the Native American people inthe Tennessee Conference.-Mary T. is on the staff inthe Conference Office andshe is a Native American.ALL United MethodistWomen and
any others
are invited.
Lydia Circle
will not meetin March. We can pay our pledge to Sharon at theMission Study.
Social Action Project
for February (as some circlesdid not meet in February)and March will be the Nashville Rescue Mission.Items needed for Womenand Men are: clothing, toiletarticles, and canned goods.
MarchthriveVolunteersMarch Bus Drivers
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- Ed Cooper
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- Mark Hattan
29
- Tie Watkins
A Special Note...
McKendree Family,Thank you very much for the generous outpouring of support and prayer following the recent death of my father.Your cards, hugs, and prayers carried me through a verydifficult time.With Love and Gratitude,Cindy Lea Ligon
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