2009 - Year of Invitation

Sunday, November 22nd at 6 pm, Broad Street UMC will open our doors to the community as we enjoy a Thanksgiving feast together.  Turkey, Dressing, Gravy and Rolls will be provided.  Can you help VOLUNTEER for this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the richness of God's blessings?  Please consider providing any of these ...

• the gift of service
• the gift of greeting
• the gift of music
• the gift of food (vegetables, salads, desserts)

Contact Kim Bounds (kim.bounds@gmail.com) OR Mary Ketchersid (mhketch@bellsouth.net) with your donations.

Patricia Dean, Carolyn Presswood, Majie Millaway, Alice Harrell. Back row: Martha McDowell, Marj Hogeman, & Andrea Thomas.

"Jesus loves me, this I know..." Many of us learned this song in very early childhood. Because music enhances memory so beautifully, it is typical to recall music along with words. Music stays in the soul, even for decades. As I began to regain consciousness six days after my cardiac arrest, I realized that a choral version of the 23rd Psalm was on my mind and continued there for hours. Although I had actually been in the valley of the shadow of death, my unconscious self seemed to know that God was with me.

The opportunity to participate in the traditional music of Broad Street drew Harry and me into this particular congregation. Giving glory to God and feeling his presence as I sing causes a powerful realization that He is IN us all. I'm grateful for the music in all its forms at Broad Street. The music ministry speaks to our hearts, at all ages and in many different ways, encouraging us to make a joyful noise unto the Lord.

~ Patrica Dean

N*Light*N will enjoy a fall retreat November 14-15!  We'll learn new songs, give a concert at Garden Plaza at 3:30 on November 14, enjoy a special dinner in Chattanooga, and have a fun evening activity.  On Sunday morning, we'll return to Broad Street bringing our gifts to share in the morning services of Commitment Sunday.