An Empowering Partnership
May 6th – June 3rd

For the third summer in a row, HUMC’s senior high students will be returning to Marx, Mississippi during the week of July 14th-21st for their summer mission trip. Over the course of the next four weeks, we are asking for your support through prayers and small offerings. During this time we would like for you to take one of the tubes of “M & M Minis” to enjoy and if you are able place a quarter or more each day in the empty tube as you say a prayer for our trip. Each tube can hold approximately $14 in quarters or more if mixed with bills.  Just a quarter may not seem to make much of a difference; however, as they add up little by little they’ll be of great assistance to this year’s mission trip. Just like the mini M & M’s, one or two does not make much of an impact on flavor or taste, but if you add a few together, you have a great treat! If you are unable to fill your empty M & M’s tube with coins, simply enjoy the treat and bless us with your prayers. This isn’t so much about coins and money as it is about focus and prayers.

On June 3rd, students will return to the Sunday school classes and collect the returned filled tubes. They will also have a prayer chart where you can sign up to pray during a specific time while they are away in Mississippi. Thank you in advance for all of your prayers and support!

Basketball and Soccer Camps with Coach Jim Turner begin in June.  The camps fill up quickly, so don’t delay in getting your child’s application submitted.  For more information and registration, please click on the link below:

Basketball and Soccer Camp Dates 2012

HUMC will once again be involved with a Habitat for Humanity build.  The exact dates of the build are not official yet, but it will be either in late September or early October.  The build is not for at least another six months, but HUMC has made a covenant agreement to raise $5,000 for the upcoming build.  All financial contributions are greatly appreciated! Please make checks payable to HUMC and designate “Habitat Build” in the memo line.

For more information, please contact Claudia Rainbolt Schooley (claudia_rainbolt-schooley@vfc.com; 885-8236) or Robin Midgett (rmidgett@comcast.net;336-7091).

            Did you know that every month, our HUMC Food Pantry provides our members and neighbors with over 240 meat items, 150 cans of fruit, and 300 cans of vegetables?  It also provides grains and breakfast items.  The need for food donations is continuous month after month, and we thank you for your loyalty in keeping the Food Pantry stocked year round.  Please leave food donations in the basket located outside of Pastor Chris’ office.

Please click on the link below to print off a shopping list that includes all of the items that are included in each bag of groceries:

Grocery List

Are you already thinking about summer vacation?  Before you plan THAT date, put THESE dates on your calendar:

• April 1 at 2:00pm: Easter Egg Hunt at the Fellowship Building location on Andrew Jackson Parkway
• June 18-22 from 9:00pm  to Noon Daily:  Vacation Bible School -
  SKY: “Everything is Possible with God”
• July 16-20 from 9:00pm to 4:00pm Daily: WAM Camp (Worship Arts and Music)  Brochure to be available soon
• July 23-27: Camp Lookout (for current 4^th and 5^th graders) Information coming soon.
• Various Thursdays in July: M & M’s (Mini Methodists) from 9:00am until Noon.  This group is for those entering grades 1 through youth.  We go out and about, helping others! More information coming about “mini”
  M & M’s (for our preschoolers and younger) during the month of July.

Please Note: We will not be offering a summer camp weekly program this summer for students entering grades 4-7.

Terri Kawczynski, Director of Music Ministries
On September 25, HUMC hired its first ever full-time Director of Music Ministries. After many resumes, interviews, and prayerful meetings, the position was offered to Terri Kawczynski.

Terri has a Bachelor of Music with voice emphasis from Milliken University in Decatur, Illinois.  Prior to joining the HUMC staff, Terri worked for the General Conference on Finance and Administration (GCFA), an entity of the United Methodist Church.  Prior to working at the GCFA, she taught voice lessons.  She was bitten by the “music bug” in first grade when asked to sing at a PTA meeting.  Having begun singing at such a young age is what drives Terri’s passion for children’s music.  She has already began working with the youth in various musical endeavors.  Terri said, “My vision for HUMC is to give every person that would like to serve God with their musical gifts that opportunity.  I want to help them plug into the area that best fits their desire to serve our church, be it handbells, singing in the choir or praise teams, playing an instrument, or any other area of musical worship.  Everyone is welcome to share their love of music.”

Terri has been married to Mark, a Civil and Structural Engineer, for 24 years.  They have two sons, Kyle (21), a senior at MTSU where he is studying to become a pilot; and Andrew (20), a junior at UT where he is studying to become a chemistry teacher.  Their family lives in Mt. Juliet.

Terri and Mark are avid Titan fans.  She also enjoys working in her gardens and spending time with her boys.  Welcome to HUMC, Terri.  We’re glad you’re here!

Meet the New HUM School Director, Sharon Golden

Join us in welcoming our newest staff member, Sharon Golden.  She joined the HUMC family on Monday, August 15.  Sharon has past experience in directing Methodist schools, and graduated from MTSU with a Bachelor’s Degree and from Trevecca with a Masters Degree, both in Child Development and Family Life Studies.

Sharon is married to Maurice, who is stationed at Fort Campbell, where he serves as a Special Forces Team Sergeant.  They have been married since 2003.  Sharon and Maurice met at a barbeque in 1998, and five days later he left for a tour of duty in Kosovo.  Their courtship consisted of a lot of e-mails!  Maurice  is currently serving a term overseas, and Skype has become very important to the Goldens.  They have a six year old son, Brendan, who recently started first grade at St. Ann’s.  Maurice was raised in Ireland, and is a strong Catholic, whereas Sharon is a Methodist through and through.

Sharon is a native Nashvillian, and her entire family lives close by.  Her family is very fond of Cirque de Soleil and enjoys traveling to the various locations in which they perform.  She also enjoys rafting, canoeing and is a competitive dart thrower.  Their cocker spaniel, Darby O’Gill, is pictured here with the rest of the family.

Vision: “HUM School is a really good organization, with many positives already in place. I look forward to working with the teachers and staff to take it to the next level of excellence.  I would like to see it become a more intergenerational ministry and to partnership with other groups within HUMC,” said Sharon.

“Sharon is a delight.  Her experience in directing preschool programs, her sweet Christian spirit, her understanding of financial planning and her great rapport with children and parents are wonderful gifts that she brings to HUM School.  Plus, she is so much fun!,” said Linda Locke, Director of Christian Education.

We had 15 people that registered for H.E.L.P. (Hermitage English Learning Program) on August 23!  Here are some pictures of this exciting new ministry!  For information on how you can help, please contact Mary Humber at 975-4215 or at mrandmrshumber@yahoo.com.

What fun!  See the photos below!