Congratulations to Jerrod and Emily Waffird on the birth of their daughter, Chandler Elizabeth, on Sunday, September 11, 2011, at 9:15 PM at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Chandler weighed 7 lbs 3 ozs and measured 19 ½ inches in length. She is the granddaughter of Rusty and Brenda Waffird; the niece of Jason and Katie Waffird; the great-granddaughter of Dot Waffird. We give thanks to the Lord for a safe delivery and a healthy baby girl.
Donnie and Angela Dillon presented their daughters, Jessie Rae and Amanda Gale, in dedication to the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 11, 2011, in the 9:00 AM service in The Sanctuary. The girls were joined at the altar by their siblings: Sadie, Lila, William, Donnie, and Mary. Pastor Carol Waller carried Amanda for the blessing journey and I carried Jessie. We bless the Lord who has blessed Donnie and Angela with children to love and nurture in His ways.
Matthew and Sabrina Keener presented their daughter, Andrea Cherlyn, in dedication to the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 11, 2011, in the 10:15 AM service in The Center. Andrea was joined at the altar by her brothers, Trace and Levi; grandparents: Jerry and Marilyn Keener, Paul and Cheryl Cote; aunt and uncle, Julie and Aaron Foster; cousins: Caleb, Lydia, Ethan, and Elizabeth Foster. I carried Andi for her blessing journey and her toes were a favorite feature. We bless the Lord who has blessed Matthew and Sabrina with children to love and nurture in His ways.
Congratulations to Hayley Fee elected by the MJHS Student Body as the 2011 Homecoming Queen. Hayley was crowned during the Homecoming Football Game on Friday, September 9, 2011. She was escorted by Ben Mabry. Ben is the President of the MJHS Marching Band. Both are HCN Seniors. Anna-Laura Green was the 2010 MJHS Homecoming Queen.
Second service yesterday broke the routines of scheduled order. Young people came to the altars to pray at all sorts of irregular times and their courage opened up opportunities for the rest of us to pray. As the Holy Spirit steered the service, I tried to keep us out of the way. I watched all four altars fill front and back twice and people seated on the steps of the platform. Then I watched people move out of their front seats so their chairs could become places of prayer. In the midst of the wonder, I forgot that new members were waiting to be received at the close of worship. I can only ask for forgiveness and a promise to check with each of you for a new schedule.
Paul Vann brought his friends to church last Saturday night. They provided the show for the Grounded in Hope Benefit and they were sensational. They sang gospel, patriotic, country, Elvis, Patsy Cline, Tina Turner, Neil Diamond and whatever else floated your boat. For years, they provided the show on the General Jackson. This night, they sang and played so a team of twenty to twenty-four people from HCN could go to Africa in June 2012. Thanks if you bought a ticket to the benefit or donated a service or item to the silent auction. Thanks to John Reigard who was the mastermind behind the event and to Teresa Vines, Traci Hollandsworth, and Jody Scott who provided organizational support. The 2012 Team (still forming), includes John Reigard (leader), Traci Hollandsworth, Kim Vann, Valerie Marsh, Phil Stinson, Jody Sweeten, Robert Angle, Justin Angle, Rachel Jones, Adrie Brown, Teresa Vines, Andrew Vines, Gregg Trotter, Madison Trotter, Dan Scott, Richard Rouse, Max Andrade, Deborah Kuiack, Jackie Kuiack, Betty Willis, Anna Plummer, Howard Plummer.
The HCN Worship Choir and Band presents their Fall Concert, “You Reign,” on Sunday, September 25, 2011, in two services at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM in The Center. We initially planned for one service but realized we cannot all fit into one seating. So, please plan for your family to attend one of the services and invite your unchurched friends and neighbors to come with you. Dr. Sam Green directs the choir and band. Sam reminded us on Sunday that it was two years ago he received his first diagnosis of acute leukemia and only one year ago that he passed out on stage to go through round two. This year is a celebration of complete remission for Sam, for his family, and for us.
I am grateful to God for you.
In Christ Jesus,
Pastor Howard
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