Congratulations to John and Kristin Jordan on the birth of their daughter, Lanie Kate Jordan, on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at 1:45 PM at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Lanie Kate weighed 6 lbs 15 ozs and measured 19 ¾ inches in length. She is the sister of Caroline, Gant, and Cooper, and the granddaughter of Marilyn Jordan. We bless the Lord, the giver of life and breath and trust.
Congratulations to Will Miranne, Senior Class President at Donelson Christian Academy, who was chosen a member of the All-Star Cast at the Tennessee Theatre Competition several weeks ago. Will was the only DCA student selected. Congratu-lations to Corey Miranne who was recently elected President of the National Junior Honor Society at DCA.
Congratulations to Mae Beavers who was re-elected Senator of District 17 to the Tennessee Legislature on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Mae represents citizens from eight different counties.
Congratulations to Mark Greathouse who was presented the McClurkan Award by the Alumni Association at Trevecca’s Homecoming Ceremonies on Friday, November 5, 2010, at TNU. Mark is a Nashville businessman and coordinator of the Heritage Men’s Choir.
Sam Green is home from the hospital even though he returns to the clinic every day to keep him clean from leukemia. When his blood work matches certain numbers, he will begin an infusion of stem cells from his brother, Steve. Sleeping in his own bed and eating food his family prepares is a great reward and comfort.
Ron Barnes visited my office last Wednesday afternoon. He brought a mixed bag of turnip and mustard greens because he knows I love them and would cook and eat them. He also wanted to tell me how much he enjoyed the fifty-five young people from HCN who camped on his farm the previous weekend. Actually, he wanted to brag about them. Actually, he wanted to rave about them. Ron said they were the finest group of young people he had ever been around. He said he used to think he built the cabin in the woods for his own enjoyment but he realizes now that he built it for these kids to enjoy. He said they gave him a standing ovation at a campfire and it was his first. He also said his guests commented on the manners of the kids. I thought parents of the Senior High Students would like to know how their kids act when they are away from them.
Dr. Nina Gunter visited Hermitage Church on Sunday, November 7, 2010, and preached in first and second services. Her command of missional statistics was astounding. I liked everything she said but these are things I liked the most: The Church of the Nazarene is only one of the churches preaching the gospel and reaching the world in the name of Jesus Christ. We are not the only ones. The Church of the Nazarene is one of the ten largest mission organizations in the world. The Church of the Nazarene has a presence in more countries in the world than McDonald’s (and then spoke very favorably toward McDonald’s). In the first century, there was 1 believer for every 300 plus nonbelievers. In 2010, there is 1 believer for every 7 nonbelievers.
God is doing great things in China, Iraq, and Cuba.
Nina sent an email this morning thanking the church for the opportunity to speak and for the honorarium. She said preaching was easy; the Holy Spirit was faithful; and you were kind and responsive. She said this is HCN’s greatest day with the best yet to come.
Five young people reported to the HCN congregation on Sunday evening regarding their mission venture to Eastern Europe in June, 2010. They were Jake Resor, Graham Scott, Anna-Laura Green, Jonathan Mowry, and Daniel Smith. Dr. Kathy Mowry, mission professor at TNU and a member of HCN, coordinated and chaperoned the trip and is currently planning a return for five HCN college students for twelve weeks in 2011. Those students are Daniel Smith, Jake Resor, Graham Scott, Preston Hunt, and Michael Follis. I was proud of the Sunday night crew and of the new team.
Jerry Keener and Phil Jordan addressed the congregation several weeks ago to tell you about a $15,000 maintenance need at the church (replacing a large HVAC unit and plumbing repairs). I told you about the need in this weekly letter. $12,936 has been given to date toward that project. That leaves a $2,064 balance. The church board meets again this Sunday, November 14, 2010, at 4:30 PM. It would be nice for Jerry and Phil to report to the board that all monies are paid. Have you helped yet?
Veterans Day is recognized officially this Thursday, November 11, 2010. Thanks to every man and woman connected to HCN who has served honorably in military service through the years. I asked those who attended the Senior Adults and Friends Luncheon last Friday to share something about themselves that the rest of us were unlikely to know. Shirley Maschinski told us of her two brothers who served on the same ship in the US Navy during World War II. When the ship was sunk, one brother survived and one died.
That puts faces on Veterans Day for me.
Third service schedules return to normal this week. Thanks for making the adjust-ments last week. It was nice to get that hour back from last March.
In Christ Jesus,
Pastor Howard
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