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Volume 20Number 8September 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
A Hundred Year Homecoming
 Strong Roots - New Life!
McKendree Celebrates its 100-yearold historic sanctuary - Oct 30-31, 2010
 
McKendree To Celebrate Its Historic Sanctuary
“A Hundred Year Homecoming”
 Strong Roots - New Life!
 
We are told in the Book of Leviticusthat the Hebrews were mandated tocelebrate a Year of Jubilee at the endof every seven Sabbatical cycles, or 50years. McKendree is celebrating notone cycle, but two in the year 2010!On July 4, 1905 the third churchnamed for Bishop William McKendree,and the sixth church belonging to thatcongregation, burned to the ground.The Sunday following the fire, Dr. E.B.Chappell preached that
"The calamity isa call for opportunities presented."
There was an immediate concernover discussion that the church wouldbe sold, and the Official Board wasoffered $115,000 for the valuable landand location. Wiser heads prevailedand the Board refused that first offer. InFebruary of 1906 an architect was giventhe right to furnish plans for a newbuilding. Despite other considerations ofmoving, the cornerstone was laid onDecember 10, 1907 and McKendreereaffirmed its mission as an inner-citychurch!By 1910
The Banner 
described thenew structure as being
"a model inarchitectural appearance and interior arrangements."
The pastor's study waslocated behind the sanctuary on themain floor, and in the basement was amodern kitchen. Of special interest werethe beautiful sanctuary windowsdepicting scenes from the life of Christwhich have since been a focal point ofinterest and worship. 
To recognize the second Year ofJubilee of our sanctuary, 100 years oldnow in 2010, we are planning a specialweekend of events on October 30-31,2010. Please save the date!
- Harriet Vivion, August 2010
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Deaths
Maebelle Johnson
died Saturday, August 14. She was amember from 1981-2005. She volunteered in the churchkitchen and was a hostess for meals.
Charles Francis,
died Tuesday, August 17 in Starke, Florida. Hewas the brother of Elizabeth Marshall.
Cody Richardson
died Friday, August 27. Cody had been amember of McKendree Church since 1952. The funeral washeld August 30 at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home.
William (Bill) White
died Friday, August 27. Bill had been amember of McKendree Church since 1975. The funeral will beheld September 4 at 11:30 at Woodlawn Funeral Home.
SEPTEMBER Birthdays2 – Elaine Davis3 – Michael Crawford4 – Angela Gleaves, JohnHalliburton, BryanZeigler6 – Lucille McCall7 – Cindy Moore, RubyeSouthall8 – Emily Baker, Henry Moses9 – Joan Chappell, WillGentry10 – Stephen Handy, Jr.11 – Bryan Edwards13 – Don Bianchini14 – Laura Padgett15 – Lillian Padgett16 – Karen Hattan17 – Adam Hardaway18 – Jim Beasley, Keith Work 19 – Ajuan Mance, FayeStone20 – Georgie Ayers21 – Max Curry, Alan Willis22 – Wes Ligon23 – Jonathan Kriner, BobOusley25 – George Kersey, KatieWatkins26 – Kelly Johnson27 – Steve Cavnar28 – Taylor Keenan30 – John Brown, Clara AnnMoore, Cindy Moore
“Building bridges of hope throughthe love of Jesus Christ!”
In Our Community
New Baby
Megan Faye Link 
, new daughter of Charles and Suzanne Link,was born August 9. She weighed 8 pounds and 11 ounces andwas 20” long. Congratulations to the Link family andgrandparents John and Imogene Brown!
Memorials
McKendree has received gifts in memory of:
Mary Ellis
, from Kay & Earl Beasley & family
Mary Miller 
, from Lois Overfield and William & Emily Conrey
 
Weekly Bible ReadingsAugust 30 - Sept 5
Jeremiah 18:1-11Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18Philemon 1-21Luke 14:25-33
Sept 6 - Sept 12
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28Psalm 141 Timothy 1:12-17Luke 15:1-10
Sept 13 - Sept 19
Jeremiah 8:18-9:1Psalm 79:1-9 or Psalm 41 Timothy 2:1-7Luke 16:1-13
Sept 20 - Sept 26
Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15Psalm 91:1-6, 14-161 Timothy 6:6-19Luke 16:19-31
Sept 27 - October 3
Lamentations 1:1-6Psalm 1372 Timothy 2:8-15Luke 17:11-19Try this helpful resource:www.gbod.org/worship
 
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An Unreasonable Request
In the spirit of Stephen Handy’s sermon onSunday, August 29 - the first in the
“FollowThe Red Letters”
sermon series - serving isRISKY but ultimately REWARDING! (
“Just asthe Son of Man came not to be served butto serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
Matthew 20:28)You will notice that on the 1st Floor of themain building at 523 Church St., the bulletinboards will soon be fully decorated tofeature several ministries offered both insideand outside of the McKendree campus.The church would love for everyone to goand visit these boards next time you are oncampus and consider signing up for aseason of RISK and REWARDS!(Already feeling RISKY?! Volunteer todecorate one of the bulletin boards! If youare interested, please contact the churchoffice: 615.271.2600,mckendreeinfo@gmail.com. Also, if you areinterested in SERVING one of the followingministries, please let us know!)Here are some of the ministries to befeatured:Off-campus - Community Care Fellowship,Alive Hospice, and Bethlehem CentersOn-campus - McK’s Special FX(production/tech), Nursery, Bus Drivers,Greeters, Clothes Closet
A New Season for Jubilate
The Jubilate Gospel Choir will be startingrehearsals for the new season on Thursday,September 9th at 11 am in the choir room.All are invited who wish to participate aswe sing joyful songs and enjoy each other’scompany!The Jubilate’s repertoire this year will revolvearound classic hymns and selections fromvarious religious and secular musicals.Please remember to bring a bag lunch andenjoy your meal with a Bible study directlyafter rehearsal.
Charge Conference 2010
McKendree’s Charge Conference datehas been changed to Wednesday,October 13, 2010 at 6:00p. Location to beannounced. Thank you for updating your calendars!
Wanted: Church Nursery Volunteers
McKendree is greatly in need of morevolunteers to help in the church nursery onSunday mornings from 9:00-10:30. We havethe cutest babies in town, and you get toplay with them!Please contact Cailtin Congdon(caitlinstewart-congdon@comcast.net) or the church office (615.271.2600)if you can help in this ministry.
2010 Women’s Retreat
Registration for the 2010 Women’s Retreatbegins this month, however, look for sign-upcards (pictured above) scattered aroundthe McKendree campus! You may fill out acard and turn it into the church office toregister.
Dress For Success...Wearing the Armor of God Every Day!
(Eph. 6:10-19)-Nov. 5-7, 2010 at Pennyrile State Park -info: Barbara Muncy(email: barbmag@aol.com)
The Truth Project classes
McKendree UMC will be offering classesbased on The Truth Project, a DVD basedstudy published by Focus On The Family, onWednesday evenings at 6:30p startingSeptember 1.For more on The Truth Project, please visitwww.TheTruthProject.org.
Sunshine Group Trip
The Sunshine Group will be going on theTennessee Central Railway train toWatertown and back on Saturday,October 16th. The cost will be $31.00round trip on the train plus your lunchinWatertown. Mary Alice Miles must makereservations and have money bySeptember 16 for those going on this trip.
A Missions Opportunity
A letter from Dodson Chapel UMC:Dear Friends,As a result of the flood on May 2,2010, the underpinnings of our sanctuary were washed awaycausing sever structural damage.Also two A/C and heating unitswere destroyed.Our church will be having a BBQDinner and Silent Auction onSunday, September 26, 2010 from11:30a - 2:30p.McKendree, would you be willingto sell tickets for us, donate an itemfor our silent auction, or helpserving dinner?Tickets will be on sale throughSeptember 15, 2010. Checksshould be made to “DodsonChapel UMC.” Tickets are alsoavailable at the door.For more info, please call615.804.4291 or 615.828.4893.Very Truly Yours,Dinner & Auction CommitteeDodson Chapel UMC
(Tickets will be available in theMcKendree church office until9/15! Please support!)
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