HERMITAGE

OUR RECORD

6/18/06

AM Worship:  491      Wed. PM: 163   

Contribution:

$ 9,842.24

NEEDING PRAYERS

Harmony Bellefant,  Margaret DeLozier (Summit #406), Betty Jones,  Mary & John Orr, Randy Byrd, Mary Lee Fitzgerald, Bill Pharris, Gladys Huffines, Ralph Anderson, Mary Jane Glasscock, Anne Fuller (Summit, ICU is on a respirator), Donna Romine, Pam Hinson.

ATTENTION:  The deaf congregation and sign language students are cordially invited to attend Tim and Andrea's house for the "Summer Festival."  Andrea is the daughter of Johnny Street.  This will take place after the morning service here at Hermitage church.  All of the fun begins at 11:45AM till 3:30PM in Donelson area.  This event includes eat lunch, swim in the pool, play some horseshoes, badminton, shoot pool and hours of social time.  Be sure to bring your comfortable clothes, swimsuits and lawn chairs.  Don't miss all of the FUN prepared for YOU!

Good News!  For this coming Sunday, we will meet at 9:00AM for the Bible study.  We will concentrate the lesson on "God's Family Album," based on I Peter 2:9,10.  It reads, "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy."  

The deaf worship service will take place at 10:00AM.  "If You Abide in the Word..." is the lesson prepared for the service in Deaf Chapel.  As it reads in Romans 10:17, "So then, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God."  

Prayers for this week:  Please pray for Melvin & Jan Robinson's son, Kevin, who is going fly oversea to do his duty in Kuwait this summer.  May the Lord bless Kevin and his beloved family in Kentucky.  Bless them!  Also, please pray for the deaf work around here in Nashville and Hermitage areas.

See You Sunday! 

CONDOLENCES to Jean Mangrum on the death of her brother-in-law, Lewis Pryor Jr., who passed away on Thursday, June 15th.

Gerald Fuller’s last aunt passed away Sunday night in Decatur, Alabama.

LADIES RETREAT - Ladies, mark your calendars for Friday, October 20th and Saturday, October 21st for our annual Ladies Retreat.  This is for all ladies 18 years old to 118.  More information will follow soon.

Our theme this year will be “Blessings”.  If you have any questions or would like to help in the planning, please contact Amy Behel.

OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES

A Sunday School teacher asked her class just before she dismissed them to go the worship services, “And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?”  Annie replied, “Because people are sleeping.”

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE!

God was sitting in heaven one day when a scientist said to Him, “God, we don’t need you anymore.  Science has finally figured out a way to create life out of nothing - in other words, we can now do what you did in the beginning.”

“Oh, is that so?  Tell Me…”  replied God.

“Well,  we can take dirt and form it into the likeness of you and breath life into it, thus creating man.” the scientist proclaimed.

“Well, that’s very interesting...show Me.”

So the scientist bent down to the earth and started to mold the soil into the shape of a man.

“No, no, no…” interrupts God, “Get your own dirt.”

HELP!!!!

The Kroger Store on Old Hickory Blvd. will be donating day-old bread, rolls, etc. to our Benevolent and Meals on Wheels Programs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  We are in desperate need of 3 people who would be willing to pick up these items and deliver them to the church building.  If you can devote about an hour and a half, one day a week to help,  please contact Gerald Fuller.

ALSO…

We desperately need Meals on Wheels drivers and cooks.  Please contact Gerald Fuller or Peggy Cobb if you can help occasionally.

FERVENT PRAYERS

We have a number of our members and friends who are suffering with various serious illnesses at this time.  Prayers really do help us all get through difficult times so please make a concerted effort to pray for all our sick (in body, spirit and those who are sick at heart).  Also, please remember the care-givers, that God will give them patience, strength, a loving heart, and that He will bless them beyond measure as they care for others.

SAD OBITUARY

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Mr. Common Sense.  Mr. Sense had been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.  He will be remembered as having cultivated such value lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm and that life isn't always fair.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not  kids, are in charge).

His health began to rapidly deteriorate when well intentioned but  overbearing regulations were set in place.

Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Mr. Common Sense declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer aspirin to a student; but,  could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Finally, Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.  Common Sense finally gave up the ghost after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot, she spilled a bit in her lap, and was awarded a huge financial settlement.  Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust, his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility ; and his son, Reason.  He is survived by three stepbrothers;  My Rights, Not me, and Lazy.  Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.  

If you still remember him, pass this on; if not, join the majority and do nothing.

NEVER ALONE

To feel close to God is a great comfort.  It is depressing to feel alone and forsaken, to think that we have been left to our own resources and must rely on our own strength.  I would not want to live a single day without being able to feel that God is near me and the whole world.  Always remember that he is as near as the next prayer or scripture read from His word.

THANKS TO OUR TEACHERS

We are very fortunate at Hermitage to have some of the best teachers in the world.  We are very grateful for the time and energy (yes, energy...have you ever taught 2, 3, 4, 5 & six year olds?) 

THANK  YOU  FOR  ALL  YOU  DO!

Friends & Family of

Crystal Moore

Invite you to a bridal tea on

Sunday, June 25th

2:00-3:30 p.m.

Fellowship Room

HOME CHURCH

Because of family vacations and other summer activities, home church has been cancelled until further notice. 

DONATIONS:  Donations are needed for certain items for VBS.  Please visit the welcome center for a list of needed items.  Donations will be collected during the month of June.

ITEMS NEEDED: 

Teddy Grahams

Cheerios

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oreo Cookies

Cheese Nips

Apple Juice in Jugs or bottles

Presweetened Lemon Aide in canisters (example: Country Time Lemonade)

Candy for prizes

Zip-lock bags - quart & gallon size

Small pencils

Baby food jars

Pickle Jars

Newspapers

Financial Donations can be given to Todd Stockton or David Haffner

Other items needed in small quantities are listed at the welcome center.  Please check the list there as well.

WE NEED TO BORROW:

Wind-chimes (brass, bamboo or shells)

Baskets of all sizes

Terra cotta pots and earthen ware

Wooden bowls

Woven rugs all sizes

Biblical period costumes

Lab coats

Middle East artifacts (lamps, clothing, wall hangings, pottery, etc.)

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS WHO CAN:

Sew simple costumes

HONDURAS TRIP

James Mangrum left on another Mission trip, June 20th.  Please pray for his safety.  If you would like to make a contribution to help with is expenses on these trips, please contact James or the church office.                                    

PRIVILEGED TO SERVE

Please meet in room 142- 10 minutes before wor­ship service.  If unable to serve, notify Tom Brashear at 449-5931 or Ty Draper at 383-7475. 

Opening Prayer: Ryan Scott

Scripture Reading:  Todd Stockton

Prisider:  Bobby Tignor

Contribution:  Donny Dowlen

Servers/Ushers:

David Jackson

Daniel Johnson

Jim Jones

Paul Kees

John Kinkade

Jason Tucker

Gerald Fuller

Will Stewart

Steven Ford

Alternates:

Darrall Tillock

William Stanton

CLOSING PRAYER:  Elder

DEAF WORSHIP 

 Opening Song:  Matt Tuxbury

Announcements:  James Floyd

Scripture:  Andrew Jennings

Prayer:  Lloyd Billingsley

Song:  Matt Tuxbury

Scripture:  Billy Morris

Prayer:  Larry McMasters

Sermon:  Mike Helms

Inv. Song:  Billy Wilson

L.S. Song:  Billy Wilson

L.S. Scripture:  Kip Lindsay

L.S. Prayer:  Gary O’Guin

Servers:  Johnny Street & William Dickinson

Closing Song:  Matt Tuxbury

Prayer:  Mike Helms

AV/SOUND

Sunday AM:  Shayne Thigpen

Sunday PM:  Alan Cantrell

Wed. PM:  Shayne Thigpen

PARKING SECURITY:

Ralph Peck & Jay Brasel

LOCK BUILDING:  

June 16-July 1  Billy Head

NURSERY ATTENDANTS

If unable to serve, notify Connie Cloyd at 758-9278 or Sarah Cavin at 754-8317.

Birth - 9 months   ___      Room 102

Infants:  Cynthia Stewart & Betty Epperson

Toddlers:  Kelly VanHoven & Christy Staggs

PM Service:  Pam Bentley

BAPTISMAL GARMENTS:

June - Amy Behel

FOOD LIST CALLERS

June 18-July 2  Dot Sanders & Wava Williams

EVENING WORSHIP

Evening Coordinator: Mike Brian

EVENING COMMUNION CO-ORDINATORS:

Todd Stockton & Brad Mitchell

MEALS ON WHEELS

Monday - June 26

Cook: Samantha Cantrell & Rebekah Dozier

Drive: 1- G&V Purnell; 2-Kathy Chester

3- M Stanton; 4-W Gragg

Tuesday – June 27

Cook: Malinda Fletcher & Don & Vicki McAlister

Drive:  1-D&V McAlister; 2-Jason Shepherd;

3-R&J Hunley; 4-Malinda Fletcher

Wednesday – June 28

Cook: Shamiran Prater & Michelle Stanton

1-Mike Pryor; 2-Nelson Pardue

3-Ann Keller; 4-B&G Gaines

Thursday – June 29

Cook: Peggy Cobb & Carol Valent

Drive:  1-WW Williams; 2-L&P Davidson

3- Paul Sibert; 4-Jenkins & Locke

Friday – June 30

Cook:  Tony & Phyllis Smith

1-Bill Stewart; 2-Ginger Latham

3-Eddie Agee; 4-Shane Speck

PANTRY   

Margarine, elbow macaroni or spaghetti and

Canned meats

ELDERS: Grant Carruth, Charles Goins, Marlin Lindsay and Bill Stewart

      STAFF:

      Minister - Shane Speck – sspeck@hccfamily.com

     Youth Minister - Jason Shepherd – jshepherd@hccfamily.com

     Deaf Minister – Mike Helms – Helmsranch02@netzero.com

    Custodial – David Haffner – dfhaffner@comcast.net

     Church Secretary – Elaine Conklin – office@hccfamily.com

     Preschool Director – Jerrie Haffner – hccpreschool@comcast.net

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

SUNDAY

9:00 AM – Worship                          

9:00 AM – Deaf Bible Class

10:45 AM – Bible Study

10:00 AM – Spanish Bible Class

10:00 AM – Deaf Worship

11:00 AM – Spanish Worship

1:00 PM – Deaf Bible Class

6:00 PM – Worship                     

TUESDAY

10:00 AM – Ladies Bible Class

6:45 PM Visitation          

WEDNESDAY - 7:00 PM – Bible Study