Congratulations to Ken and Kylee Koon on the birth of their daughter, Emilee Gayle Koon, on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at 7:40 AM at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee. Emilee weighed 7 lbs 12 ozs and measured 19 ½ inches in length. She is the sister of Tyler; granddaughter of Wayne and Pam McNeese; great-granddaughter of Dot Waffird; niece of Kenny and Tiffany McNeese; cousin of Trey and Madi McNeese. I held beautiful Emilee on Wednesday afternoon and had my picture taken with her while Tyler entertained the room. He is smitten with her. We bless the Lord who has blessed Ken and Kylee with a healthy baby girl to love and instruct for him.
Congratulations to Eric and April Branscum on the birth of their son, Erikson Hans Branscum, on Saturday, July 11, 2009, at 3:34 PM at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Erikson weighed 9 lbs 13 ozs and measured 21 ½ inches in length. He is the grandson of Jeff and Sally Ebel; nephew of Cole and Erika Ebel, Clint Ebel; cousin of Colin Ebel. We bless the Lord who has blessed Eric and April with a healthy baby boy to love and instruct for him.
Matthew and Keely Mullins presented their son, Malcolm Lee Mullins, in dedication to the Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2009, in the 10:15 AM service in The Center. Malcolm was joined at the altar by his brother, Maxwell; grandparents: Dan and Janie Mullins, Bob and Carol Broadbooks; uncle and aunt: Paul and Wendy Mullins; cousins: Travis and Brad Mullins. Bob and I shared responsibilities. I carried him on his blessing/foot shaking journey and Bob did the official readings and praying. We pray that Malcolm responds to the love of the Lord early in his life and becomes a mighty man of God.
Congratulations to Bryce Fox and Carol Waller who were ordained as elders in the Church of the Nazarene on Thursday, July 9, 2009, in a District Assembly service at Trevecca Community Church. Bryce serves as professor in the School of Religion at Trevecca Nazarene University. Carol serves as Associate Pastor of Children’s Ministries at HCN. I was permitted to pray for each of them during the service and consider it a great honor. Congratulations to Shane Tarter on receiving his first district license in the significant road to credentialing.
Dr. William Greathouse was honored during the District Assembly service on Friday, July 10, 2009, with a Centennial Award from the General Church of the Nazarene in honor of his significant and historical contributions to Wesleyan Holiness theology. The award came with a limited edition print of the Centennial Celebration in the church.
Johnny Pilarski took advantage of the Nationals for BMX racing being in Nashville over the weekend. He raced on two days and won 1st place both days in the six year old category. Congratulations, Johnny.
Dan Scott led Soccer Camp at HCN last week with the assistance of Teresa Vines, Matt Follis, Palmer Maphet, Graham Scott, Anna Waller, and Chandler Scott. Soccer students were Marileigh Mabry, Karah Sharp, Anthony Mannen, Evan Flint, Cayla Cohen, Grant Render, Christian Tillman, Leslie Myers, Rachel Johnson, Matthew Helm, Sarah Helm, Jordan Sweeten, and Bryce Poole. PreK and Kindergarten students were Morgan Evans, Jackson Barfield, Gant Brasfield, Elizabeth Stinson, Isabella Stinson, Annalee Poole, Caroline Brasfield, and Brandon Vines. The camp raised $867.50 for Africa needs.
Carol Waller directs District Primary Camp (grades 1 and 2), at Garner Creek this week. Campers are Caroline Brasfield, Summerlyn Hysell, Katie Grace Russell, Cole Jackson, Sarah Helm, Payton Swords, Carson Davenport, Carter Poole, Grant Render, Camille Reigard, Daniel Silvernail, Reid Swoner, Becca Waller, Sara Waller, Trey McNeese, Tristan Lee, Gracie Parman, Morgan Follis, Rachel Hughes, McKenzie Carlton, and Zachary Gonyea. HCN staff and counselors are Anita Jackson, Kristin Jordan, Laura Hughes, Kay Hysell, Ray Render, and Kenny McNeese.
The Nashville Sounds offer a great opportunity to the church for an evening of sport and fellowship. A baseball game on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at 6:00 PM is preceded by a Christian concert at 4:30 PM and followed by fireworks after the game. A $10 ticket
allows entry to the concert, game, fireworks and purchases a hotdog and coke during the game. Twenty-five tickets need to be sold quickly to cover our deposit. If you would like tickets, call the church office or see Sam Green this Wednesday/Sunday.
Jonathan Shultz found me after second service on Sunday and asked about the repair of our house from the tornado tree. He said that lightning had struck their house recently during a passing storm and fried all of their electronics. I told Jonathan that I had rather a tree knock the chimney off my house. It would have taken me three days to determine if lightning had really struck or if I had hit the wrong button on the remotes.
Be sure your sins will find you out. I allow myself to eat chili dogs from Sonic once per month. They remind me of the Varsity in Atlanta. I pulled into Sonic for a late lunch on Saturday and it took me five minutes to convince the person on the intercom that I did not want cheese on them, just mustard and chili. I also got fries and a Route 44 Diet Cherry Coke. When the waitress brought my food to the car, she told me my bill had been paid by someone else. I only know it was someone in a silver truck. I gave the waitress a tip and she reached in and patted me and told me “just know you’re loved.” She left me stuttering. To whoever bought my chili dogs on Saturday, thank you for interrupting my day with kindness.
In Christ Jesus,
Pastor Howard
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