Perfect timing!  This year, Hickory Bend is making Room In The Inn on Christmas Day!  How exciting that we can actually be with our guests on the night we celebrate the birth of our Lord!  Jesus was born in a stable because there was no room in the inn.  On Christmas night, we will welcome our guests with food, clean linens, and a safe place to spend the night.  We will also be able to take the love and care of Hickory Bend to our homeless guests.  We are so pleased to be a part of this wonderful ministry with Andrew Price Memorial UMC and approximately 150 other churches in the Nashville area. more…

For years, Lilli Parker has led carolers to Cloverbottom to deliver gifts from Hickory Bend members to the residents of Cloverbottom.  Now, this is one cherished Hickory Bend tradition that sadly, must end.  Cloverbottom Developmental Center, long scheduled to close, is at last, and in fact, closing its doors for the last time. more…

Against all odds, our Youth pulled off a play adapted from Gloria Houston’s wonderful book, The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree, but not without a lot of help.  We have so many people to thank! more…

Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.  The Sundays of Advent. Time is flying by. Cards are being sent, packages are collecting by the tree. Carols are being hummed. The Christmas Parade has marched down the street. The Christmas Pagent is almost ready for the Mom’s and Dad’s, Grandma’s and Grandpa’s and smiles overtake the tired yawns.   I hope you will take a moment in this busy season to join us this Sunday when we light the “Joy” candle.  I truly hope you experience “joy” during worship.

See you Sunday,

Cathy

Shepherds wanted!

All children are invited to join us for the full dress rehearsal on December 9 at 6:20.  We need several children to play characters in the town and children in the village Christmas pageant.  Please invite your friends!  For more details, call Emalie 403-8455

Please join us for our retelling of a wonderful story from Appalachia during World War I. more…

Come see our float in the Donelson Christmas Parade!  This year’s theme is Silver Bells.  Come hear our famous quartet and support our church.  Start waving when you hear the remarkable music!