Congratulations to Matthew and Sabrina Keener on the birth of their daughter, Andrea Cherlyn Keener, on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at 1:01 PM at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee. She weighed 8 lbs 4 ozs and measured 20 ½ inches in length. Andie is the sister of Trace and Levi; the granddaughter of Jerry and Marilyn Keener; the niece of Julie and Aaron Foster; the cousin of Caleb, Lydia, Ethan, and Elizabeth Foster. We thank the Lord for a safe delivery and healthy baby and bless his name for the gift of a child to Matthew and Sabrina and to us.
Brian and Dorinda Biggs presented their daughter, Atalaya Marie Biggs, in dedication to the Lord on Sunday, June 5, 2011, in the 10:15 AM service in The Center. Atalaya was joined by her brother, Dakota; sister, Emberlynn; grandparents, Jim and Susan Harper, Mike and Kathy Orrick; aunt, Jennifer Lee; uncle, Nathan Massey; friend, Debbie Pace; cousin, Tristan Lee. We bless the Lord who has blessed Brian and Dorinda with a family to love and nurture for his glory.
Congratulations to Jacob Leath and Ashley Shrader who were joined in marriage on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at 5:00 PM in the HCN Sanctuary. I presided at the ceremony.
Congratulations to Jake Scott on signing a wrestling scholarship with Cumberland University for the 2011-2012 school year. Jake lives with his uncle and aunt, Dan and Jody, and works in housekeeping part-time at HCN.
A church vote to approve refinancing the church mortgage was taken on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at the close of each morning worship service. The results of the vote were 251 YES, 0 NO.
I am grateful to Mike Miranne and to Matthew Mullins for giving leadership to the voting process on Sunday. I am grateful to Mike Miranne and Scott Perkins for giving leadership to securing the loan with First State Bank. I am grateful to the church membership for taking the vote seriously and for trusting leadership in the process. The vote speaks well of the church.
Sixty-seven Senior High Students left with four HCN counselors at 11:45 AM today to participate in a week of camp at Garner Creek. There were so many attending that Shane chartered a bus to transport them and then needed to add several support vehicles with parents driving. There are 38 young men, 29 young women. Campers include Will Miranne, Daniel Jones, Christopher West, Corey Miranne, Bret Washing, Eric Owens, Jonathan Tigabu, Robert Luther, Philip Calkins, Brian Brinkman, Timothy Porter, Trevor Hunt, Josh Elkins, Robby Amity, Toby Haydel, Thomas Waldrop, Alex Houser, Lucas Houge, Ryan Mahoney, Ben Mabry, Jonathan Mowry, Andrew Vines, Chase Buscherfield, Max Andrade, Felix Menke, Evan McDaniel, Hunter Batty, Josh Cater, Grant McCoy, Reed McCoy, Justin Angle, Matthew Bastin, Hunter Steinmetz, Austin Woodfin, Braden Maphet, Evan Hollingsworth, Ben Griffith, Dalton Winfree, Adrie Brown, Jessica Perkins, Emily Paddon, Sophie Zander, Abbie Winfree, Rachel Thimell, Morgan Harold, Paige Ronsen, Jessica Long, Haley Hicks, Madison Trotter, Sarah Burnette, Rachel Jones, Christi Fite, Allyson Huffman, Stephanie Owens, Cassie Hunt, Hannah Garrett, Sadie Dillon, Katelyn Houge, Chelsea Hardy, Katie Scott, Sara Matthews, Haley Fee, Ryann Amity, Anna-Laura Green, Sophie Green, Sarah Griffith, Jessie Joyce. Counselors include Becca Sharpe, Yana Witkowski, Connor McCoy, Shane Tarter. This is an incredible group of young people who greatly desire a week of spiritual growth and fellowship. Please pray for their safety and God’s glory.
From 1977 to 1983, the first pastor and wife of Hermitage Church of the Nazarene were George and Irene Pitzer. HCN was a church plant by the Tennessee District. I believe it was the most successful church plant on this district since 1977. I tell you that to recognize the death of Irene on Saturday evening, June 4, 2011. Visitation will be held at Cole and Garrett Funeral Home in Goodlettsville on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, June 9, 2011, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Goodlettsville Church of the Nazarene. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM at the church. We extend our love and prayers to George and Irene’s children. Thanks to Helen Adams for calling me.
Each year, exchange students come to our church from Germany, Finland, Thailand, Portugal, Australia, and other global communities. They are students who are investing a year of their lives in a culture different to their own. Without exception, HCN becomes a favorite place to meet friends, enjoy a social life, and to find a personal relationship with Christ. The students say: “church is not like this in my country.” In the processes, they share their testimony of faith. The time has come for this year’s exchange students to return home and they are already writing letters asking “what will I do?” If you have connected with a student, be aware that only weeks remain. Say your goodbyes. Encourage their faith.
In Christ Jesus,
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