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Volume 20Number 6July 2010
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
Highlights from our Summer DayCamps at Watkins Park. Day Campsmeet every Monday & Wednesdayfrom 10a - 2p!
 
School of Congregational Development
McKendree is one ofGBOD’s host churches
McKendree will be hosting the
School of CongregationalDevelopment
at our maincampus from Thursday, July 29 toMonday, August 2. For Sunday,August 1 we will once againcome together to engage in aspecial combined worshipservice at 10:00a.After the 10:00 service onAugust 1, the School ofCongregational Developmentparticipants signed up to be apart of McKendree’s experiencewill be staying for a special lunchand teaching session.What is the School ofCongregational Development?In the 1980s the
General Board ofDiscipleship
and the GeneralBoard of Global Ministriescreated a training experience for new church start pastors. In thelast ten years, the School ofCongregational Developmenthas blossomed to include trainingfor Bishops, DistrictSuperintendents, ConferenceStaff, pastors, and church teamsfrom existing congregations whodesire to learn how to create anddevelop disciple-growingcongregations.It is an honor to be askedto host this critical event in our TNConference. Please plan onattending the special combinedworship service on Sunday,August 1 at 10a! Log on to McK online:
McKendree
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Newsletters are now printed once amonth - get the
eVine
and getchurch news via email mid-month!Email
info@mckendreetoday.com
today
 
to sign up!
From The Prayer Board
(located in office - as of 7/1/10)-Cody Richardson (NHC Health Care, Hendersonville Rm.206)-Maebelle Johnson (at daughter’s home with hospicecare)
Deaths
Our love and sympathy go out to the family and friends of
Edna Blanton
who died on June 8. Edna was the sister-in-law of Ruby Mai Farrar.We also send love and sympathy to the friends and familyof
Mary Miller
who died on June 21, and
Mary Ellis
whodied on June 29.
Memorials
McKendree has received gifts in memory of
Mary Miller
 from Vivian Williams, Durand & Evelyn Hite, Ellen Nicholson,Roy & Marian Ezell, Carter & Emily Baker, Georgie Ayers,Martha Estes Class, Dot Sexton, Mary Mullins, William & JoHardison, Mary & Mike McMillen, Evelyn Crouse, FrancesTomlinson, Mary Frances Chappell.
JULY Birthdays2 – Johnny Ellis4 – Martin Pitts7 – Paul Griffin, Jerry Kirby8 – Dot Skinner9 – Mary Evelyn Myers12 – Rhonda Robbins-Edwards13 – Leann Lane15 – Mary Luther, AmandaSmith18 – Susan Elliott19 – Robyn Turpen20 – Ralph Christian, TonyPeterson, Caroline Prince24 – Amanda Ammerman,Benjamin Hattan,Suzanne Kirby25 – Don Moore26 – Jim Dodson29 – Mark Cheadle30 – David Bell31 – Sarah Cummings,Travis Gleaves
“Building bridges of hope throughthe love of Jesus Christ!”
VBS 2010
 
Every Wednesdayat 6-8pfrom June 30through July 28!Ages 3 years -5th grade
Sunshine Group
The next Sunshine Group trip will be August 3, to Portland, TN.Meet at 10:00a at Crieve Hall Church of Christ.
 
Weekly Bible ReadingsJune 28 - July 4
2 Kings 5:1-14Psalm 30Galatians 6:(1-6) 7-16Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
July 5 - July 11
Amos 7:7-17Psalm 82Colossians 1:1-14Luke 10:25-37
July 12 - July 18
Amos 8:1-12Psalm 52Colossians 1:15-28Luke 10:38-42
July 19 - July 25
Hosea 1:2-10Psalm 85Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19)Luke 11:1-13
July 26 - August 1
Hosea 11:1-11Psalm 107:1-9, 43Colossians 3:1-11Luke 12:13-21Try this helpful resource:www.gbod.org/worship
 
Living out of Matthew 25:36Many of you know DanielMejillia, a young man who isa part of the McKendreefamily. He is currentlyincarcerated. As you knowwe are called to follow Jesusin visiting those in prison.Although Daniel cannotreceive visits from everyoneat McKendree, he canreceive letters from anyone.If you feel so led, pleasesend letters of prayer andencouragement to:Daniel MejilliaOCA/ 0401800CCA/Metro Davidson CountyDetention Center5115 Harding PlaceNashville TN 37211- Submitted by Tony Peterson2
Upcoming leadership meetings
McKendree Staff meetings: Tue., July 13& July 27 at 1:00p (main campus)for: all McKendree staff andanyone that wants to sit in!All-Church Finance Meeting: Sunday, July18 (between Sunday morning worshipservices/Worship Center)for: entire congregation
A Letter from UMCOR
Dear Friends in Mission: A massive earthquake on January 12devastated Haiti, taking thousands of lives and leaving more than a million inneed of water, food, shelter, andmedical care. Within hours,
UnitedMethodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
 and friends like you responded withprayers and gifts.Thank you for your gift received on May 24, 2010 for 
 $3049.30
through
The Advance
 , the designated giving channelof The United Methodist Church.Because of your support, UMCOR is ableto address not only immediate needs,but also the long-term recovery of thosewhose lives have been shattered. Your contribution is helping UMCOR to be inHaiti for as long as it takes to understandthe people’s needs, and work to createa sustainable integrated infrastructureand address the psychological impactto a traumatized nation.Thank you for being there...for beinghope...in Haiti. As UMCOR prepares toaid the Haitian people in their long-term recovery, we are grateful that you will beour partner in rebuilding homes, lives,and families. Your generosity offers a spirit of hope in the midst of devastation.You can find out more about UMCOR’swork by visiting our website atwww.umcor.org. To receive weeklyupdates about UMCOR’s work, sign upon our website for the UMCOR Hotline, aweekly email about the latesthappenings at UMCOR.We welcome the opportunity to speakwith you if you have questions and/or concerns. The Gift Processing Unit canbe reached at 212.870.3611. To learnmore about The Advance, please visitwww.advancinghope.org.Thank you for your thoughts and prayersduring this time, and for your generous support. 100 percent of your gift ishelping our neighbors in need in Haiti.Grace and Peace,
Roland FernandesGen. Treasurer, UMCORShawn BakkerAssociate Gen. Secretary, The Advance
World Vision Experience: AIDS Tour
The congregation of McKendree UMCare cordially invited to take part in anexperience that may just change your life - the
World Vision Experience: AIDSTour
.The Experience, which tells the story offour children who have been drasticallyaffected by AIDS, is a 3,600 square footinteractive walk-through exhibit. Anarrator will guide you through your experience on individual audio playersissued to each guest. It takes about 30minutes to travel through the exhibit withapproximately 3,000-4,000 guestsexpected to visit The Experience at eachsite.The Experience will be available at
OtterCreek Church
(409 Franklin Road,Brentwood, TN 37027) on
August 8-14,2010
. For more information, visitwww.worldvisionexperience.org.
Prayerfest
Simply gathering together for prayer!Every 4th Saturday of the month.
Next meeting scheduled: Sat., July 24 -7:00-8:00a
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