Come to Beersheba! October 22-24, 2010 The historic Beersheba Springs Assembly is perched on top of the Cumberland Plateau near McMinnville and Manchester, Tennessee. Many of the buildings existed before the Civil War. The hotel overlooks the glorious Collins River Valley where you can rock and watch the fog lift, or track a single white cloud drift by below you. The mountain climate will cure what ails you. We have reserved the vintage accommodations in the upper hotel. What these rooms may lack in modernity, they more than make up for in charm. (They tilt a mite toward Aunt Sally’s.) The view and the charm of Beersheba remind us that we are standing on sacred ground. The prices vary depending on how many people stay in your room, but here is a typical breakdown from last year for two nights and four meals: Youth — $90 Couples — $135 Single adults — $120 See the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall for this year’s pricing. Reserve your room for just $15.00 per person. Call or email Emalie for reservations. 615-403-8455 or discoteach@gmail.com
We hope Brother Brock and his family have had a restful vacation and are ready to get back to HBUMC. We would also like to add a big thank you to Deb Smith for filling in for him on Sunday. Many, many folks have said how much they enjoyed the sharing of her “Faith journey relics” with us. We are all looking at our treasures with a different perspective!
Remember that this Sunday we will celebrate communion as Brother Gary returns to the pulpit. The orchestra is scheduled to provide music for the service. I hope you will come and enjoy this special music. VBS starts this Sunday night too so it will be a big day , and week, at HBUMC.
Next Sunday, June 20th, we hope to be able to celebrate Father’s Day with service being held outside under the shelter. Stay tuned for updated weather reports that will influence this decision. Our Music Minister Mark, has scheduled special music for this Sunday and the next Sunday too as the Chancel Choir enjoys the summer schedule.
So busy, busy, busy.
See you in church.
P.S. It’s only 197 days till Christmas!
Cathy
The wide-spread flooding in the first days of May 2010 will be a part of the history of Middle Tennessee. But history will not be able to communicate the personal impact of changed neighborhoods and lives or the tremendous response of the people. There are as many stories as there are affected homes. We only have to stand on our corner, look up our street to know that each house has a different story, each pile of debris that once represented the elements of a family’ s lives is unique to that particular household and that our quiet, peaceful neighborhood has been forever changed. Our story and the loss we experienced is unique. Our road to recovery is unique.
Your response to our flood disaster has left us speechless and without the proper words to tell you how much it has meant to us. Family and close friends had started the arduous task of removing the muddy, soggy contents of our downstairs when this capable, hard-working, energetic group arrived at our house, waded into the murky mess without hesitation or complaint and immediately made a difference. The youth group of Hickory Bend brought a much-needed aliveness of spirit, and hard work for five days. We would never have accomplished so much without them.
Other folks came, worked hard, brought supplies and food, (we are reluctant to name names for fear of leaving someone out), others called to check on us, organized efforts and kept us in their thoughts and prayers. It seems that the person with the right skill and knowledge or the right supply, tool or vehicle always showed up at just the right time. We never had to ask.
The response for a work day at our home was phenomenal. The day’s efforts allowed us to step back and assess our next steps. When you left, debris had been bagged and moved to the street for pick up, we had power working in all parts of the house, we had a water heater installed and working, our grass had been mowed, some of our collectibles had been cleaned and packed, general demolition and cleanup had been accomplished, the upstairs of our house had been cleaned, and we had meals for several days. Our youngest volunteer (Trinity) worked as hard as anyone.
We are grateful for every form of support and encouragement we have received.
Our losses were significant and we still have much to do, but we also know we are more fortunate than many. We also know how fortunate we are that, if this disaster had to happen, it happened while we were in the love and care of the Hickory Bend family.
Our love and gratitude to you,
Gary and Darla
Bea Goggins
Hickory Bend is quite busy helping those affected by flooding in our area. Here is a quick ( very quick) update from what I know. We have to get going back to Brother Gary’s as soon as possible. Others have more information.
Mrs. Bobbie is cooking for Engine 28, the Donelson Fire Station crew. She is taking food over there this evening. Call her if you want to pitch in. So far, I know she has ribs, baked beans, cornbread, cole slaw, and dessert.
Monday a young man called from the Stewarts Ferry apartments. The water was rising, and they had to move their cars. Some people were evacuated. He was calling to ask permission to park in our parking lot. I checked with David and Jim B. to make sure it wouldn’t be a problem. They agreed that I should open the gravel parking lot. I spoke with several people who were parking their cars. They were very frazzelled, but very grateful for a safe place to park their cars above the flood. Later that night, the girls and I put notes of encouragement (attached), bottles of water and energy bars on their windshields.
Meanwhile, Jeannie learned of a need to help the residents of Heartland who were evacuated Monday night to Donelson Church of Christ. She discovered that they needed help making beds at Heartland. A small contingent of the youth group met her there to make beds. We helped her wash beds and nightstands and make beds for one floor when we found out Brother Gary was ready to empty his garage. We hated to leave Heartland with so much still to do there, but we thought we were needed even more at Brother Gary and Darla’s house. We were so glad to see Sissy arriving at Heartland as we were leaving.
Brother Gary’s house took a terrible toll. Their garage and three more rooms downstairs were completely flooded almost up to the ceiling. David and the youth group met there yesterday to clean out the garage and to start clearing out the first of the three rooms. We may have saved a few books, but hundreds of books, keepsakes, musical instruments, and the collections of a lifetime are heaped on a pile of garbage. It is truly heartbreaking. We made good progress, but there is still a lot to do.
Brother Gary is very concerned about Janet, Rose’s family, the Walls, Tillman, Judy, Gale, and so many others. There is very little cell phone service in Bellevue, so he is not able to keep in touch with us as he wants to do. I think he is planning to be at church tonight, but that may not be realistic.
| October 22, 2010 | to | October 24, 2010 |
You must see the mountains in the crisp fall air! You can stand on the balcony and look out at the clouds drifting through the valley below you! Just fifteen dollars reserves your room! Come to Beersheba Springs! See Emalie for more information! October 22-24 .
| July 11, 2010 |
Please join us for this event at Nashville Shores. We understand that many of our friends from Mountain T.O.P. will be there. Tickets are $15 and they are good for the rest of the summer. Meet us at Nashville Shores, enjoy the day, and then, stay. After the park closes, we will enjoy a short worship service on the beach as the sun sets. After that the park is open just for us for about two hours. Invite your friends. Let Emalie know how many tickets you need. For more information, see Courtney. We need chaperons for this event, so ask your parental units, too.
| August 1, 2010 | ||
| 4:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Sunday, August 1st is United Methodist Faith Night with Nashville’s hottest summer activity, the Outlaws. The Nashville Outlaws are a member of the Prospect League and the city’s newest baseball team and summer entertainment option. They will be playing their games at Hawkin’s Field at Vanderbilt University. A concert with Kent Bottenfield will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the game will start at 6 p.m.
Tickets are just $10/person and include a hotdog and drink. *These tickets have a “will call” status at the gate. This rate includes the concert, meal, and the game! Invite your friends to join us, and let Emalie know how many tickets you will need.
Van Bucket Tools
We are taking two vehicles, and we need this set of tools for each vehicle. Your tools make our mission trips possible. Thank you for your wonderful support!
| TOOL | per VAN | NOTES |
| 2-cycle oil mixture | 1 | bottle |
| Baby Oil | 1 | optional |
| Carpenter’s Level | 1 – 2 | |
| Chalk Line | 1 | with chalk |
| Cooler – Water | 1 | 2 gallon |
| Cooler – Ice Chest | 1 | 48 qt for lunch each day |
| Drop Cloth | 2 | for painting |
| Electric Adapter | 2 | |
| Extension Cord | 1 | 50′ + |
| First Aid Kit | 1 | see list for requirements |
| Hammer | 7 | 16 oz + |
| Hand Sanitizer | 1 | medium sized bottle |
| Measuring Tape | 2 | 16′ + |
| Paint Brush – Big | 4 | |
| Paint Brush – Small | 3 | |
| Paint Roller | 3 | |
| Paint Roller Pad | 6 | |
| Paint Scraper | 5 | wide and thin |
| Paint Tray | 3 | |
| Pliers | 1 | |
| Power Drill | 1 | with bits |
| Putty Knives | 3 | |
| Rags | 10 | bring them clean |
| Paint Roller Extension | 2 | optional |
| Ropes or bungee cords | some | for tying down ladders |
| Safety Goggles | 2 | |
| Saw – Circular | 1 | with extra blade(s) |
| Saw – Hack | 1 | |
| Saw – Hand | 1 | |
| Screwdrivers – Flat | 2 | |
| Screwdrivers – Phillips | 2 | |
| Scrub Brush | 1 | |
| Socket Wrench Set | 1 | optional |
| Square, or Speed Square | 2 | |
| Tin Snips | 1 | |
| Utility Knife | 1 | |
| Wasp/Bee Spray | 2 | |
| Weedeater – gas powered | 1 | with extra spool of string |
| Wood Chisel Set | 1 | optional |
| Work Gloves | 7 | |
| Wrecking Bar | 1 |
*This cooler will not stay in your van all week. You will turn drop it off in the evenings and pick it up in the mornings so the kitchen staff can fill it with your lunch.
Community Tool Shed Tools
The following is a list of tools needed for the COMMUNITY TOOL SHED
and made available as needed to all YRGs throughout the week. They will be divided out to return with you at the end of the week.
| TOOL | 1 per X people | SPECS |
| Axe | 10 | double headed if possible |
| Bucket | 15 | 4-5 gal with lid |
| Clipper – grass | 10 | |
| Clipper – hedge | 6 | |
| Hand Pruner | 8 | |
| Hatchet | 10 | quality |
| Hoe | 10 | |
| Hoe – Grubbing | 10 | |
| Ladder – step | 6 | 8′ + |
| Mattock | 10 | quality |
| Mop – Regular | 5 | not sponge |
| Pencil Point Bar | 30 | big ol’ heavy bar |
| Pick | 10 | quality |
| Post Hole Digger | 5 | quality |
| Pruning Shears | 6 | |
| Rake – gravel | 10 | |
| Rake – leaf | 10 | |
| Saw – Pruning | 6 | |
| Shovel – flat | 10 | quality |
| Shovel – spade | 10 | quality |
| Sledge Hammer | 20 | quality |
| Swing Blade | 6 | quality (bolted in blade) |
| Trowels | 10 | any type |
Monday after the flood, the dam opened up, and water rushed into the Stewarts Ferry Apartments behind our church property. The girls and I were checking on the church building when several cars started streaming into the parking lot. At the same time, I received a phone call from a young man who found my phone number from our website. He wanted to make sure it was going to be permissible to park in our parking lot. I checked with David and Jim, and we agreed to open the gravel parking lot as well.
I was glad to be in the parking lot to talk to people who were being evacuated from their apartments or from their parking lots. They were so relieved to find a safe place to park their cars, and they seemed so glad to find someone to talk to, as well.
That night, the girls and I placed bottles of water, energy bars, and a note on their windshields. Click the “more” button if you want to read the note and the rest of the story. more…
Due to flooding, all activities at H.B.U.M.C. were canceled for Sunday, May 2nd.
Brother Gary’s phone is not working consistently. If you need assistance, call Emalie. 403-8455
Hickory Bend United Methodist Church has canceled services for Sunday May 2nd, due to flooding. Brother Gary home is flooded and streets are not passable in his neighborhood. Many members are also dealing with standing water in their homes and roads unable to pass to get to church. Please take the time today to call your friends and neighbors to make sure all are taken care of. And keep the families displaced from these storms in your prayers.
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