ET's Atkins says adoptive family inspires him
By Wayne Bledsoe (Contact)
Sunday, May 3, 2009

Josh Reeder/Special to the News Sentinel

Rodney Atkins' song "It's America" sits at the top of the Billboard Country Singles chart this week. It's a song that depicts some of the inspiring things about the United States.

Atkins' own story might be one of them.

Born in Knoxville, Atkins was put up for adoption and placed in the Holston Methodist Home for Children in Greeneville. Two couples took him home, but returned him because he was so sick.

Flood damage won't delay summer at Camp Dickenson
By Annette Spence

High waters erode the creek bank at Camp Dickenson.
An April 29 flood caused damage at Camp Dickenson, complicating staff efforts to prepare for the summer season.

However, the flood did not affect construction on a new pool, and camp activities will not be delayed by the damage, according to Director Michael Snow.

Camp Dickenson is one of four Holston Conference camps, located on the banks of New River in Fries, Va.

Soaring – Bishop's Blog
Entrepreneurial Spirit
May 7, 2009
I was just reflecting on my trip to Liberia this February and recalled an interesting encounter with some young entrepreneurs.

PRAISIN ' IN PARK July 19-23, 2009 Please be in prayer for this wonderful event. If you have any questions, or can volunteer to help, please call Robin Pack at 233-9277

THE YOUTH will be assisting the Greeters and Ushers the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. What a wonderful opportunity for us to help shape our youth to be future leaders. Please help to show them the way.

Monday, May 4th at 7:00PM. All chairpersons will need to attend this meeting. All others who are interested in attending are welcome.

Thursday, April 30th at Mt.Vale UMC at 7:00PM. Everyone from Mt.Vale and Savannah UMC is encouraged to attend this Powerful Prayer Time.

DISTRICT PASTOR'S RETREAT April 27-28 at Camp Dickenson