Golden Cross Sunday offering for benevolent care, McKendree Village -- May 11, 2008

Dear Friends in Christ:

Founded in 1963 by the Tennessee Conference, McKendree Village isn’t a place or institution. It is home to hundreds of middle Tennessee seniors living in a variety of residential settings—independent cottages and apartments through assisted living to complete skilled nursing care.

In good faith, the founders of McKendree Village decided that no resident living at McKendree Village for a minimum of ten years would be asked to leave due to outliving their financial resources. Today, cost of care continues to climb above the ability to pay for some of our residents. Through generous support of the McKendree Village apportionment and the Golden Cross offering by United Methodist churches in the Tennessee Annual Conference, McKendree Village has made good on the founders’ commitment for over 43 years.

Sunday, May 11, is the conference designated date for the Golden Cross offering for benevolent care at McKendree Village. 100% of your contributions to McKendree Village go directly to benevolent care. Of course, this support is done confidentially with dignity, love and respect.

In your congregation, it is your option to choose another date more appropriate for the Golden Cross offering. Some congregations are utilizing a communion offering. The date or manner of your Golden Cross offering is up to your local congregation. But, please know that your support of this ministry is crucial.

Golden Cross Sunday resources should arrive at your church during the week of April 18.

If you need additional information or resources, please call the McKendree Village Foundation at 615-871-8598 or e-mail information@mckendreefoundation.org.

Thank you, in advance for your continuing support of this covenant ministry that together we provide in the name of Christ.

Sincerely,

Rev. John H. Collett, Jr.
Chairperson, McKendree Village Foundation
Board of Directors

Kent McNish
Executive Director, McKendree Village Foundation

P.S. Please send Golden Cross offerings directly to the Tennessee Conference Treasurer.