September 1, 2010 Wednesday Night Fellowship “Kick Off” Pot Luck

Yes folks, not only is it “Football Time” in Tennessee…..it’s time for the Wednesday night fellowship to begin at Hickory Bend UMC.

Dinner, Bible Study, HBUMC Band, and Chancel Choir will be meeting on Wednesday night, so come join us for a terrific middle week rejuvenation of your spirit.

We are going to begin with a “Pot Luck” theme.  A few cooks have already ‘checked” in with entries.

Main Dish

Chuck Wagon Bean Casserole

Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Chicken Rice Casserole

Salad

Layered lettuce salad

Vegetable

Carbohydrate (bread, corn, potatoes)

Desert

1 surprise desert

Sweet and Un-sweet tea, water

Please sign up and let us know what we you plan to bring so we can fill in the gaps.

Dinner is at 5:30. Bible Study at 6:00.

See you Wed. night.

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

Holy Communion, Mother’s Day, Graduation Sunday, Pentecost, and Memorial Day. Almost every Sunday in May is an extra special Sunday!  Come join us at Hickory Bend on Sunday morning to worship and celebrate.  Rumor has it that the Men are cooking something special up for Mother’s Day. Also, we are so proud of our Graduates, from preschool through college, and we will be honoring them on May 16.  Watch the Hickory Leaf Newsletter for the list of our graduates and a short biography for several of them.

Check back to this web page for more information for Pentecost and Memorial Day schedules for worship here at HBUMC.

Just a note: Worship meeting May 5, 5:00 pm.

See you in Church!

Cathy

Hickory Bend Blanket Brigade will meet on March 27th at 9AM. We hope you will join us.

The Trustees will Meet on March 10th at 5:30.

Please note that the Worship committee will meet Weds March 53rd  at 5PM. Please come out we would love to have you.

This year, at District Leadership Training, our youth met with other youth groups to learn and grow, and to meet new friends. We were invited to share the stories of our youth group, our mission trips, our mini missions, our potato bars, and our Sunday night meetings. Dr. Jack Radcliffe, the presenter before us, had spoken of all the things a youth group needs to flourish. more…

Get the latest Hickory Bend UMC Newsletter February 2010

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…

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