theMcKendreeVine JULY 15, 2009

MCKENDREE
UMC NASHVILLE
“Declaring the Love of
Jesus and Sharing His
Good News Through our
Faith in Motion from the
Heart of the City”

(ABOVE) KIDS ROCK OUT @

“SON ROCK KIDS CAMP,” VBS
2009 @ MCKENDREE EVERY
WEDNESDAY IN JULY; (R)
KIDS LEARNING ABOUT
CHRIST @ VBS

McKendree United Methodist Church Non-Profit Org.

523 Church Street U.S. Postage
Nashville, TN 37219 PAID
615.271.2600 Nashville, TN
Fax 271.2607 Permit No. 2855

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

VOLUME XVIII J UL 1 5 , 2 0 0 9 NUMBER 13

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Day Care receives high marks

In May, the day care center underwent
an assessment through the
Department of Human Services as
part of the star quality program in
which all Tennessee child care
programs must par ticipate .
Classrooms are randomly selected for
the assessment representing an infant/
toddler group and a preschool group.
This year Young Toddler Room One
and Young Preschool were picked.
We are very proud to report that the
results from the assessment were
phenomenal! Young Toddler
Room One earned a score of 5.83
and Young Preschool a
remarkable score of 6.55, making our
center score an impressive 6.19.
To offer a comparative perspective a
score of 1 means inadequate care, a
score of 3 means minimal care, a score
of 4 means average care, a score of 5
means good care and a score of 7
means excellent care. Statewide, 4.29
is the average ITERS (infant/Toddler)
score and 4.80 the average ECERS
(Preschool) Score.
(Please go to page 3 to read more
about the McKendree Day Care)

VBS
EVERY WEDNESDAY IN JULY WORSHIP ON THE ROOF RESUMES 1ST WED. OF AUG.
JULY 26 @ THE LOFT
Day Care (cont.) VB S IN J ULY
The assessments measure “best practice” and the
quality of care in the following areas: space and
furnishings, personal care routines (including health VBS 2009 IS “SON ROCK
and safety), language-reasoning and listening-talking, KIDS CAMP” AND IT’S
activities, interactions, and program structure. A ROCKIN’ EVERY
center score of 5 is required for programs to secure WEDNESDAY NIGHT
a Three Star Rating in the Assessment category of IN JULY!
the Report Card.
The Report Card evaluates seven quality indicators – AGES 3 THROUGH 6TH
the Director’s Experience and Training; the Teacher’s GRADE ARE WELCOME.
Training and Professional Development, the Center’s STARTS AT 5:30 P.M., ENDS
Use of the Tennessee Early Learning Standards, ABOUT 8:30 P.M. - ONLY 2
Parent/Family Involvement; Group Sizes and Ratios, WEEKS LEFT!
Actions Taken to Address Teacher Retention/
Compensation; and the Assessment. McKendree is
recognized once again as a Three Star Center C O MM U N ITY
with three stars earned in each category. GROUP S
According to DHS, “a classroom that receives an
overall score of 5 or higher is providing the kind of care
that gives children what they need to be successful in life.”
We are extremely proud of our fine teachers and COMMUNITY GROUP
the efforts they make as early care professionals to BIBLE STUDIES WILL
offer the highest quality of care to our beautiful RESUME ON THE FIRST
children. WEDNESDAY OF
AUGUST AT 7:00 P.M.
Thank you McKendree family for supporting our day
care through your continuous prayers. Echoing
Stephen Handy from July 5th worship, we strive
to “bring our best” as we serve the Lord (Exodus
23:19a). Based on this report, know that your
Info Center materials
church’s day care ministry is bringing its best as we
educate our future leaders and interact with their Since Sunday, June 28 you may have
families. noticed in either the main foyer or Mosaic Downtown
back hallway the McK Ministry Fellowship relaunch
The Vine also recognizes Cindy Ligon in leading Info Centers. Although the
her team as being recognized as one of Tennessee’s design and exact location of these In a bold effort to reach as many
best! Also, thank you Cindy for providing The Vine centers are only in the first phases of people in the metropolitan area for
serving members and guests to the Christ as possible, Stephen Handy is
with this excellent story! Please send us your church, we need as much info about
stories, content and accounts of what expanding his initial idea of Mosaic
our ministries to fill up these shelves Downtown Fellowship (held every
God is doing in your life! as possible. If you are part of or are 2nd Saturday of each month from
heading up a ministry effort at Nov. ’08-Jun. ’09 in McK’s worship
McKendree, please submit all details center) to include a new meeting
about it to the church office.The location, to involve members of the
McKendree Communications team community outside of McKendree
can also assist you in editing and in leadership roles and most
Content Deadlines: designing a display or brochure. importantly move Mosaic outside of
Ju1 19 worship guide/screens: 7/16, 2:00p We also welcome any ministries that the “just-another-worship-service”
you may be a part of or support box.
Ju1 26 worship guide/screens: 7/23, 2:00p that people can become involved
Aug 1 newsletter: 7/28. 2:00p If you are a big-time dreamer,
with that aren’t necessarily labeled as outside of the box thinker and
Aug 15 newsletter: 8/11. 2:00p official McKendree ministries. power-play pray-er consider being
Examples of these can be missions, on the Mosaic relaunch team.
movements or causes. Contact Stephen Handy at the
church office today.
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Prayer Requests (as of 7/9/09)
Marcia Cooper (heart bypass surgery 6/18, in
Ashland, KY)
Maebelle Johnson (discharged from hospital)
Donna Thompson (home)
Mary Ellis (home)
Genell Price (home)
Weekly Bible
Deaths Memorials
Readings
Our love and sympathy go out to McKendree has received gifts in
Jun 29-Jul 4: the friends & family of Charles memory of Tim Kinnane from
2 Sam 5:1-5, Adwell, who passed away June Doris Turner, Barbara & Jack Norman,
9-10; Psalm 48; 2 21, 2009. Charles was the father Georgie Ayers, Ruby Mai Farrar,
Cor 12:2-10; of Beth Allen & the uncle of Tom Richard & Helen Costa, and Miller &
Mark 6:1-13 Halliburton. We apologize to Martin PLLC.
Beth, as this was printed
incorrectly in the last issue of * The church is looking for
Jul 6-11: volunteers to participate in the
2 Sam 6:1-5, The McKendree Vine. 11:00a worship services: scripture
12b-19; Psalm reading, leading congregational
McKendree Clean-up Day prayer, etc.
24; Eph 1:3-14;
Mark 6:14-29 Before we enter the fall season for 2009 the McKendree staff is putting
together plans for a church-wide “clean-up day.” Dates have not been
Jul 13-18: officially set for this event, however early August has been considered as a
2 Sam 7:1-14a; targeted time frame.
Psalm 89:20-37; As we are entering “A New Era of Hope” in the life of our church, the
Eph 2:11-22; clean-up day will serve as a preparation for our facilities to be utilized to
Mark 6:30-34, their full potential. One specific need for this day will be large trucks for
53-56 hauling away big items. Also, as we gear up for this big day, please be thinking
of various local organizations that could benefit from receiving items from
Jul 20-25: the church. An example of this would be a school in need of an upright
2 Sam 11:1-15; piano, etc. An inventory list of these type of items will be compiled soon.
Psalm 14; Eph
3:14-21; john
6:1-21 July 12 Rhonda Robbins- 24 Amanda
Birthdays: Edwards Ammerman, Benjamin
13 Leann Lane, Mary Hattan, Suzanne Kirby
Jul 27-Aug 1: 2 Johnny Ellis Miller 25 Don Moore
4 Martin Pitts
2 Sam 15 Mary Luther 29 Mark Cheadle
7 Paul Griffin, Jerry 18 Susan Elliott 31 Sarah Cummings,
11:26-12:13a; Kirby 19 Robyn Turpen Travis Gleaves
Psalm 51:1-12; 8 Dot Skinner 20 Ralph Christian,
9 Mary Evelyn Meyers
Eph 4:25-5:2; Caroline Prince
10 Nancy Binkley
John 6:24-35
 Highlights from VBS 2009 -
“Son Rock Kids Camp”
July 26 Loft event needs CREW
Last summer McKendree church partnered with the
middle school group from The People’s Church in
Franklin, TN for various service and missions projects in
the downtown area for their annual “Ignite” program.
Part of their Ignite experience also included cleaning
and detailing the entire McKendree campus facilities.
The kids also assisted in our first Community Gathering
in Watkins Park - an event that we continued this year.
One of the highlights ending their Ignite week last year
was the Worship on the Rooftop experience. It was
such a touching and spiritually
moving event that The Loft
Nashville will again host the
worship service portion of The
People’s Church’s Ignite
Weekend on Sunday night July
26, 2009.
We will need a few volunteers
that night to open and close
The Loft, set up and tear down
chairs, and be present to make
sure guests can easily locate the
restrooms at the CLC, etc. The
People’s Church will be providing all other needed gear
and equipment. If you can help, please contact Kevin
Sparkman at the church office.
Cafe Tables - be on the lookout!
The church is looking for cafe-style tables such as these
(pictured) to be placed in various locations throughout
the church building. These items will help to promote
engaging and spiritual
conversations of Sunday morning
coffee. We would prefer to
acquire these second-hand or by
donation.
Who’s Missing? ...YOU!
Enjoy
putting together
challenging jigsaw puzzles?
Please come and help our
hard working secretaries
in putting together our
“(re)imagine” puzzle for
display in the church.
 Weekly Events & Activities
for more events, please check out the Calendar page on McKendreeToday.com

* all events at 523 Church St./Worship Center unless Wednesday

otherwise noted 5:30p Dinner (Fellowship Hall, covered dish every 1st Wed.)
Sunday 6:00p Program/Bible study
8:30a Prayer Team (McKendree Room) 7:00p Community Groups Bible study (resumes 1st
9:00a New Wine @ McKendree Wednesday in August, Library Cafe)
9:30a THIRST/Youth ministry
10:00a Adult Bible Study
11:00a Worship Service (communion every 1st Sun. ea. month) Thursday
11:00a Jubilate choir rehearsal (Choir room)
Monday Noon Kairos Bible Study (bring a brown bag lunch)
9:30a Bible Study/Prayer Group 4:00p Transient meal (Fellowship Hall)
(The St. Paul, Hillsboro Rd., Nashville)
Saturday
Tuesday 9:00a Saturday Morning fitness ministry
9:30a Art Group (Rm 304) (CLC, 520 Commerce St.)