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Volume XVIII March 1, 2009 Number 4
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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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Thriving
To Do Our Best
McKendree has alwayshoused a church child care, but 2009 sees thisministry claiming God’sWord, a new name, and a renewed emphasis
Page 2Special cut-out flyer
More “Magnet Moments!” We want tomake sure you areaware of
Thrive
’supcoming Book Drive - so we’ve added a special cut-out flyer inthis edition
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 3New website!
We’ve been working hard to roll out our newwebsite and it’s finallyhere! It will be online & fully functional by the first week of March. Wehope that you will log on, plug in, & LIVE OUT!
Page 4Happy Birthday!
Check out this month’s McKendree birthdays!
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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
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Non-Profit Org.U.S. PostagePAID Nashville, TNPermit No. 2855
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“Those who are planted in thehouse of the Lord shall flourish inthe courts of our God.” –
Psalm92:13
Our church is blessed with many pregnant mothers, babies, toddlers,and preschoolers. These youngchildren need our help to give thema firm foundation on God and letthem
thrive
in Christ through our nursery and preschool ministries.Here are our immediate goals:-Expand library of Christ-centeredand themed educational books-Purchase new craft materials,activities and puzzles-Refine curriculum for nursery and preschool educational programs-Update finishes and furnishings innursery and preschool roomsWe need not only your prayers butalso your spiritual, physical, &financial support to accomplishthese goals for the children. Thefirst scheduled event is the
ThriveBook Drive
on
March 15
th
. Pleasecut out the flyer below this articleand put it in a place where you will be reminded to pray and participatein this event.Thank you for your prayers andsupport!
Thriving
To Do Our Best
McKendree has always housed a church child care, but 2009 sees this ministry claiming God’s Word, a new name, and arenewed emphasis - by Laura Padgett & Elaine Shelton
This is the logo for the newly namedThrive Ministry. You will soon seenew logo’s popping up all over todenote all of McKendree’s
thriving
ministries! The idea behind thisdesign is consistent with John 15:5.We call our ministries “Branches,”and the glowing circular pattern isintended to simulate bright andcolorful fruit. Each ministry’s logowill feature a distinct color to fill themany
branches
at McKendree!
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March 1-16 Birthdays
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- Barbara Kinnane
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- Thomas KingSteve Porter
5
- Mary Frances Chappell
8
- Sherry AmristeadSteve Miller, Jr.
10
- Linda Follmer
11
- Sharon Swinney
12
- Roberta DawsMatt LaneMary Prince
13
- Richard HickmanRusty Miles
14
- Linda Foster
16
- Steve Hooper
March thrive Volunteers
1
- Caitlin CongdonJudy Bianchini
8
- Leslie MooreKathleen Mance
15
- 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)Lawrence “Bubba” Adwell (Summit, ICU - Pastor Tom & Beth Allen’s uncle)Bob Leo (Williamson Medical Ctr, ICU - Cindy Ligon’s father)Betty Dawson (home)Mary Ellis (home)
Memorials
-A gift in memory of
Virginia McWhirter
was given by a friend-A gift in memory of
William Roberts
was given by Mary Mullins-Gifts in memory of
Betty Walker
were given by Lucy Simmons &Mary Mullins
ATTENTION!The altar flower sign-up sheethas moved. It is now located onthe bulletin board across fromthe Fellowship Hall. Please usethis form if you would like tomake a dedication or memorial.Usual cost for a Sunday flowerarrangement is $40. Our churchsecretaries, Ruth or Annie Ruth,will contact you for furtherinformation about how youwould like the dedication to bephrased in the church bulletin.Financial Report as of February 24, 2009
Giving - $49,844Expenses - $77,323
StewartCongdon
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