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2012 UMW READING PROGRAM BEGINS

Did Santa bring you a Kindle or NOOK for Christmas?  

For those of you who are eager to begin the reading program, I have listed below the books (of which I am aware)  that are available in e-reader format for you to purchase if you wish.  I am also including those which are available through the Tennessee R.E.A.D.S. program for borrowing.  If
you choose to buy an e-book, watch the prices because sometimes it is cheaper in paperback. For those of you living in Davidson county, you may want to check the public library for which books are available to check out as e-books.

Please Note:The required minimum number of books to participate in the reading program has changed.  Instead of 4 books, one  from each category, there are now 5 books, one from each category including the new category of Leadership which are required to participate.


2012 UMW READING LIST

Abbreviations used:
R= READS program
N= NOOK
K= Kindle

United Methodist Women Reading Program 2012 Bonus Books:

Because He Lives: Faith, Hope and Love in Action by Catherine Ritch Guess  
EM/EM (Education for Mission)

Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril by Kathleen Dean Moore and Michael P. Nelson, editors  SA/SA (Social Action)

The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
 by Michelle Alexander SA/SA   (Social Action )  (K)

EDUCATION FOR MISSION

Beaded Hope by Cathy Liggett

Because He Lives (Bonus Book) by Catherine Rich

Guess Cesar Chavez: A Photographic Essay by Ilan Stavans

Forgotten Girls: Stories of Hope and Courage by Kay Marshall Strom & Michele Rickett  ( K)

It's Easier to Reach Heaven Than the End of the Street: A Jerusalem Memoir by Emma Williams

We Wait You: Waiting on God in Eastern Europe by Taryn R. Hutchison  (K)

Bamboo People: a novel by Mitali Perkins

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope by William Kamkwamba ( K, N, R)

Change the World: Recovering the Message and Mission of Jesus by Mike Slaughter ( K, N)

More Bad Girls of the Bible by Barbara J. Essex

Old Testament Prophets for Today by Carolyn J. Sharp (K,N)

Women Lead the Way: Your Guide to Stepping Up to Leadership and Changing the World by Linda Tarr-Whelan   (K)

NURTURING FOR COMMUNITY

Allow God to Wear Your Face: Spiritual Care for Those Who Are Ill by Alice G. Knotts

Asylum Denied by David Ngaruri Kenney and Philip G. Schrag  (K)

Breathe: Finding Freedom to Thrive in Relationships after Childhood Sexual Abuse by Nicole Braddock Bromley  (K, N)

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced by Nujood Ali  (K,N)

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot   (K,N, R)

SOCIAL ACTION

Color-Blind: The Rise of Post-racial Politics and the Retreat From Racial Equity by Tim Wise   (K, N )

The Death of Josseline: Immigration Stories from the Arizona Borderlands by Margaret Regan  (K,N)

Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril (Bonus Book) by Kathleen Dean Moore & Michael P. Nelson (ed.)  (K, N)

The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness (Bonus Book) by Michelle Alexander (K)

Rediscovering Values: On Wall Street, Main Street and Your Street by Jim Wallis  (K, N)

The Slave Next Door: Human Trafficking and Slavery in America Today by Kevin Bales & Ron Soodalter  (K)

The Bite of the Mango by Mariatu Kamara   (N)

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

All Creation Sings: The Voice of God in Nature by J. Ellsworth Kalas  (K,N)

Hidden In the Rubble: A Haitian Pilgrimage to Compassion and Resurrection by Gerard Thomas Straub

Laugh Your Way to Grace: Reclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor by Susan Sparks   (K, N)

Ostriches, Dung Beetles and Other Spiritual Masters: A Book of Wisdom From the Wild by Janice McLaughlin

Wasabi Gospel: The Startling Message of Jesus by Shawn Wood  K,N

Outlive Your Life: You Were Made to Make a Difference by Max Lucado

Francis the Saint of Assisi: A Novel by Joan Mueller  (N)

True When Whispered: Hearing God’s Voice in a Noisy World by Paul Escamilla  (N)

LARGE PRINT

LD – Why Women Should Rule the World by Dee Dee Myers

NC – Creative Aging: Rethinking Retirement and Non-retirement in a Changing World by Marjory Zoet Bankson (K)

SA – Green Church: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rejoice! By Rebekah Simon-Peter  (K)

SG – Seasons of Salt: Meditations by Millie Horlacher

All children’s choirs are back in session! We believe that every child is a unique and beloved individual created by God.  We welcome children with all ranges of musical abilities to our choirs.  We are also committed to including children with special needs in our music program.  Please help  your child's choir teacher know the best methods of teaching your child.

Children's Choirs begin at 6:15 on Wednesday nights, with Children's Chimes for 5th and 6th graders starting at 5:40.

Those children who eat dinner at WNAB will have some structured play time in the gym with paid staff from 5:45-6:15, at which time; they will be taken to choir.  Please look through the following descriptions to see which choir best fits your needs. Please contact Amy Cooper ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) with any questions. Click here to download the Children's Choir registration form and click here to download the 2011-2012 singing schedule.

God's Flock (Children ages 3 years)

Sarah Wood and Janet Stewart, teachers

Room 218- This group is introduced to music through simple songs, stories, and fun musical games from 6:15-7:00 p.m. Mid-August-early May.

Joyful Noise Singers Choir (Children ages 4 & 5)

Emily Watson and Jennifer Bagwell, teachers

Room 220 - This group is introduced to music through the use of simple children's songs and fun musical games on Wednesday evenings from 6:15-7:00p.m Mid-August-early May. This choir sings in worship, typically once a month.

Music Makers (Children grades 1-2)

Katie Pattullo, Amy Noon, and Claire Harbison, teachers

Room 217 - These young musicians learn the basics of music reading through singing and playing musical instruments. They meet on Wednesday evenings 6:15-7:00 p.m. Mid-August -early May. This choir sings in worship, typically once a month.

Chapel Choir (Children grades 3-6)

Amy Cooper, Children's Music Coordinator and teacher

Christy Perkey, teacher and accompanist

Room 214 - This choral experience for elementary children continues to challenge the growing musician through singing, musical reading, and playing instruments. This choir meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:15-7:00p.m. Mid August-early May. Choristers sing in worship once a month, as well as participate in the Feast of Lights at Christmas. Each spring, children alternate participating in a children’s choir festival or presenting a musical.

Children's Chimes (Grades 5 & 6)

Gayle Sullivan, Director of Music and teacher

Hand bell room, behind the Sanctuary Choir room – This group for beginning hand bell ringers rehearses on Wednesdays, from 5:40-6:10 p.m. in the Fall for 8 weeks, and again in the Spring for 8 weeks. Children’s Chimes play in worship twice during the year.

Anne Trudel, Children's Choir floater, assisting and playing piano for various choirs as needed.

Remaining 2011 Senior Adult "Adventures" & Events

July 18        Mystery Luncheon (limit 25)
August 4     Mystery Luncheon (limit 25)
August 8-11  Southeastern Jurisdictional Older Adult Conference @ Lake Junaluska, NC
August 29      5th Monday Luncheon
September 15-16   Overnight Trip to Chattanooga, TN
October 31    5th Monday Luncheon with Halloween Party
November 17  Franklin, TN  "Adventure" including home tours & lunch (limit 25)
December 15  "The Hermitage" tour; holiday lunch and tour of Upper Room creche display
(limit 25)

Most Senior Adult events at Belmont UMC are held in Parker Hall.  You may make reservations or sign-up for events by phoning the church receptionist, Anne Hoback, at 615/383-0832.  Articles also appear in the "Belmont Reporter", the quarterly Seniior Adult newsletter, and on the foyer Senior Adult bulletin board.  For any specific questions, please see or contact Jim or Starr Strickland (615/391-4864).

2011 Senior Adult Council Membership & Responsibilities

Dot Ann Barrick, Homebound Visitor Coordinator
Melba Burroughs, Homebound Team Captain
Martha Harris, Homebound Team Captain
Coyle Hazlewood, Friday morning Men's Fellowship
Franklin Hoom, McKendree Visits
Bob Hunt, Church Bus Coordinator
Linda Johnson, Staff Advisor
Joanne Kitchens, Senior Adult Bulletin Board
Peg Morris, Senior Adult Newsletter
Susan Shumaker, Easter Gifts for Homebound
Jim & Starr Strickland, Senioir Adult "Adventures" coordintors
Sally Wright, Meals-on-Wheels Coordinator

History

In the fall of 1988, Belmont United Methodist Church saw an unmet need in the community. Adults with intellectual disabilities had few places where they could live independently in a non-institutional setting. By filling this unmet need in the greater Nashville community, Belmont United Methodist Church is enabling three very special women to live as independently as possible in a non-institutional facility.

Mission Statement

Homeplace, a not-for-profit Tennessee Corporation, exists to provide a home for adults with intellectual disabilities. Services provided will be directed to supporting and enhancing the social, recreational, therapeutic, and vocational development of the residents.

As an outgrowth of the Ministry of Belmont United Methodist Church, Homeplace is steeped in the Christian commitment to meet the spiritual, and temporal needs of its residents. In support of that commitment, residents will be encouraged to practice the religious convictions of their choice and will be nurtured in the values of the Christian tradition.

Purposes

The purposes for which Homeplace is organized are as follows:
•    To render needed ministries and/or services to persons who have intellectual disabilities to the end that they may have the opportunity of maximizing their human potential to live, to work,, and to be productive members of society.
•    To develop and operate appropriate residential and other services for such persons as may be needed, in order that such individuals may live as normally and independently as possible.
•    To coordinate such services with other community agencies, both public and private, to ensure an effective and efficient plan for services to be delivered and provided for the residents of such homes, and/or facilities.
•    To provide appropriate programming and training in all related areas of services, in order to assist the residents of such homes and/or facilities to learn, to develop, and to become responsible citizens in the community.
•    To work closely with Belmont United Methodist Church in its various programs of ministry and the Church at large, to provide for comprehensive and coordinated ministry, and to ensure that the services and programs measure to the highest standards of care in this filed of service and ministry.
•    To solicit, secure, and administer funds, assets, and charitable trusts for benevolent and philanthropic purposes, in line with any of the above stated objectives.

Services Provided by the Agencies

Homeplace provides residential supports for three adults in Nashville, Tennessee. Homeplace also provides day supports for one of the three women.  

General Contact Information

Homeplace, Inc.
(C) 615- 596-6346
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Volunteer/ Student Internship Opportunities

We welcome any volunteers. We are searching for volunteers to participate in:
•    Yard work
•    Activity running- craft, exercise, simple cooking, etc
•    Interacting with residents

Click here to download the Volunteer Guidebook

Homeplace Brochure

Click here to download the Homeplace Brochure

Increasing Availability of Group Homes for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Click here to download the report by Jin Kim, OTDS

Helpful Resources

American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: http://www.aaidd.org/

Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: http://www.tn.gov/didd/

How to Start a Group Home for People with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities: http://www.infobarrel.com/How_to_Start_a_Group_Home_for_People_with_Mental_Retardation_or_Developmental_Disabilities