Antioch Area Church Makes Biscuits for the Hungry

(Antioch, TN) Like many churches in Nashville, the Antioch United Methodist Church has a long tradition of baking. Throughout the 117 years that the congregation has been in existence, there have been many bake sales and church suppers featuring homemade bread, tasty pies, and of course, flaky and fluffy biscuits. But all the biscuits that have passed through the church ovens pale in comparison with their latest goal -- preparing 20,000 frozen biscuits for the hungry of Middle Tennessee.

The church will be sponsoring its first ever "Frozen Biscuit Drop" on Saturday, April 28 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. On that day, members of the church and other area volunteers will be setting up their own assembly lines to prepare biscuits for freezing and distribution to local hunger agencies. The goal for the day is to prepare and freeze as many as twenty-thousand biscuits, packaged by the dozen in freezer bags. These biscuits will be used by local hunger agencies to help feed persons throughout the mid-state region.

"For several years our church sponsored a "potato drop" where we sorted potatoes for distribution to hunger agencies," said Brian West, Outreach Coordinator for the South Nashville church. "However, in recent years we've had a harder time getting potatoes from potato processors. After some conversations with the leaders of local hunger agencies we came up with making biscuits as a way to assist hungry persons in the area."

"Jesus was clear that his followers have a responsibility to feed the hungry," said Jay Voorhees, pastor of the congregation. "Events like these help us to live out that mandate in tangible ways that go beyond simply giving money. We believe that it is important to get our hands dirty to help others. Getting covered in flour for a day to help the hungry of our area is a small price to pay to ensure that we follow in the way of Jesus."

The congregation is funding this from church funds with some assistance from Purity Dairies.

"We are still looking for some assistance with certain items," said Mr. West. "We especially need commercial sheet pans and rolling racks for the sheet pans for the day for the freezing process.
It would be great if some local congregations or hotels would be willing to donate these items for the day."

Volunteers are welcome to assist with the project. Persons are asked to register via the congregation's web site, www.antiochumc.net, and specify whether they want to work on the morning or afternoon shift. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers.

More information about this event may be obtained at www.antiochumc.net, or by calling the church office at (615) 832-6248. The Antioch United Methodist Church is located at 41 Tusculum Rd., near the corner of Blue Hole and Tusculum Roads.

Holly Thompson, WSMV-TV Channel 4, Will Be Featured Speaker at Women’s Day Event on May 5 in Madison

Madison, TN – All women in the Nashville area are invited to participate in a day of Christian fellowship, workshops, fun, and inspiration on Saturday, May 5, at City Road Chapel United Methodist Church in Madison. Set to the theme, “The God-Given Roles of Women”, the day will feature guest speaker Holly Thompson, popular news anchor and host of the More at Midday show on WSMV-TV Channel 4, plus a series of workshops, opportunities for shopping, musical entertainment, a luncheon and door prizes. The day will begin with registration and a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 2:00 p.m. Inclusive cost for tickets is $15.00 per person. Advanced ticket purchase is required by May 1; call 868-1673 for information. Complimentary child care will be provided for nursery – 4th grade children, but child care services must be requested in advance and parents must provide snacks and lunch.

“We are hosting this event close to Mother’s Day, a time when we are all more mindful of the many important roles that women play in our homes, schools, businesses, churches and society. This event is an ecumenical, non-denominational event for all Christian women of every age,” said Millie Grammer, chair of the event. “Everyone is welcome.”

Nine 45-minute workshops on many topics will be presented on May 5; registrants will be able to participate in three workshops of their choice. Among the workshop topics will be Container Gardening, Caring for the Elderly, God-Given Roles of Women, Feng Shui Windchimes, Decorating on a Dime Tips, and Tablescapes. Throughout the day, participants can browse and shop at displays presented by 12 vendors offering a variety of items including jewelry, skin care products, gift items and candles.

City Road Chapel is located at 701 Gallatin Road South at corner of Gallatin Road and Neely’s Bend Road in the center of Madison. For additional information or to purchase tickets for the Women’s Day Event on May 5, please call 868-1673.

Attention All Business Leaders!!! Maximum Impact Leadership Telecast

Crossville First United Methodist Church Sanctuary on Friday, May 11th from 7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The event is free but a $60.00 donation is suggested to cover the workbook, lunch, and other materials.

Maximum Impact: The Influence Index is one of the largest events of its kind in the world, yet still personal enough to impact you and your management team in measurable ways. On Friday, May 11, 2007, The Influence Index will be the premiere leadership development experience that allows you and your team to learn from premiere leadership authorities.

No other event consistently delivers the lineup of respected leaders and offers the quality learning experience associated with Maximum Impact. Each speaker will bring to life qualities and experience imperative to helping you refine your leadership quotient. In one incredible day, you will learn strategies for developing your collective leadership skills- exceeding your organization's standards for performance, productivity and profit, all the while eliminating expensive travel time that drains your people and your budgets.

Some of the speakers during the day will be: Terry Bradshaw , one of the most prolific quarterbacks in NFL history; Tim Sanders, a senior level executive as Yahoo!'s Leadership Coach; Ken Blanchard, Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies, an international management training and consulting firm, and many more.

This is your best opportunity in 2007 to learn from these preeminent marketplace leaders- the must-read, must-hear thinkers and doers who consistently model the results that mark both successful leaders and the companies they serve. Maximum Impact is an unparalleled opportunity to hear from not just one, but several revolutionary leaders whose practical and tactical approaches to personal and organizational challenges have made them legendary. You will learn time-tested lessons you can put into practice to achieve the right results right now!

Over 80,000 will attend this LIVE global event in over 600 cities and more than 20 countries.

Please call the church at 931-484-3537 for more information and to make your reservation by
April 15th.

Connection United Methodist Fellowship (Manos Hispanas Fellowship) in Cookeville TN announce its 1st Latin-American Festival.

Dancing in the Park with Salsa Music!

Come and celebrate 5 de mayo with us while enjoying food of different countries, games for the children, inflatables and salsa lessons....and of course LIVE salsa music, a Salsa Band from Nashville will be performing starting at 5:00p.m.

Where: Dogwood Park (behind Police station)
Cookeville, TN

When: of course May 5th
What time: from 3:00p.m. to 7:00p.m.

COME AND HAVE FUN

Sponsored by, The Hispanic Ministry in the Cookeville District, Connection and WCTEInformation: Miguel Carpizo (931)267-0199

Miguel Angel Carpizo
Connection United Methodist Community
Comunidad Metodista Unida Conexión
157 E Spring St
Cookeville, TN 38501
P.O. Box 459
Cookeville, TN 38503
(931)267-0199 cell
(931)526-2177 ext 219
E-mail: connectionumc@hotmail.com
www.brokenness-quebrantado.blogspot.com
www.manoshispanasministries.org