IMPORTANT Golden Cross Offering scheduled for May 11th
Dear Friends in Christ,
Thank you again for your participation in the Golden Cross Offering. As we approach May 11, the conference designated date for the offering, we realize that some of your members may have questions about McKendree Village, its recent history and its ongoing mission in our community. Please feel free to use the talking points below as a guide in your conversations about the offering, and as always, please do not hesitate to contact the McKendree Village Foundation at 615-871-8598 if we can answer any questions or provide additional information.
Messages about McKendree Village and the Golden Cross Offering:
.Thank you so much for your consideration of the Golden Cross Offering. The Golden Cross has been a cherished and vital tradition in the Tennessee Annual Conference for more than 40 years and we greatly appreciate your continued support of this important ministry.
.As you may know, McKendree Village has undergone some changes in recent months.
.Late last year, the nursing facility at McKendree Village received a disappointing review by the state agency that regulates nursing homes. Though the administrators at McKendree Village did everything they could to meet the expectations of the regulators, the nursing facility was required to temporarily suspend admissions and relocate some residents.
.Though it was an unfortunate and difficult time, McKendree received tremendous support throughout Middle Tennessee and the Annual Conference. Residents, family members, employees and advocates from across the community were vocal and passionately supportive. Legislators from across the state became involved in the dialogue in support of McKendree Village, and ultimately, several legislative initiatives regarding long term care have resulted.
.McKendree Village remains focused on enhancing its services and ministry, and on delivering its mission to provide quality retirement living and health care services for senior adults in a secure, Christian environment. It continues to provide independent living, assisted living and nursing home services on its campus in Hermitage.
.Though some administrative hurdles remain, McKendree Village is again accepting new admissions and is operationally stronger than ever before. It is home for approximately 400 individuals, and it continues to be a vital, loving, supportive community and an important ministry for the Tennessee Annual Conference.
Golden Cross benevolent care has returned to its heritage and original intent of our founders. Golden Cross Funds supplement the financial resources of those who have lived at McKendree Village for a minimum of ten years. Currently we are serving approximately 20 residents some of which you would know as faithful servants of the Tennessee Conference. Our total current need is approximately $400,000 on annualized basis. Your generosity makes this benevolent ministry possible.
Additional information about McKendree Village is available on our website, http://www.mckendree.com/.
Please call me anytime with your questions about McKendree Village and/or Golden Cross. If I can speak to your church, Sunday School classes, or any adult setting about our shared ministry here with McKendree Village, please contact me.
Again, thank you for your diligent and generous support for the past 45 years.
Kent
Kent McNish
Executive Director,
McKendree Village Foundation
4343 Lebanon Road Towers Apt. 202
Hermitage, TN 37076
Phone: Office 615-871-8598 Cell 615-364-0694 or 615-479-6175
Email: kent.mcnish@mckendree.com or kmcnish@mckendreefoundation.org
Fax: 615-871-8111
Visit us on the web: http://www.mckendreefoundation.org/
Thank you again for your participation in the Golden Cross Offering. As we approach May 11, the conference designated date for the offering, we realize that some of your members may have questions about McKendree Village, its recent history and its ongoing mission in our community. Please feel free to use the talking points below as a guide in your conversations about the offering, and as always, please do not hesitate to contact the McKendree Village Foundation at 615-871-8598 if we can answer any questions or provide additional information.
Messages about McKendree Village and the Golden Cross Offering:
.Thank you so much for your consideration of the Golden Cross Offering. The Golden Cross has been a cherished and vital tradition in the Tennessee Annual Conference for more than 40 years and we greatly appreciate your continued support of this important ministry.
.As you may know, McKendree Village has undergone some changes in recent months.
.Late last year, the nursing facility at McKendree Village received a disappointing review by the state agency that regulates nursing homes. Though the administrators at McKendree Village did everything they could to meet the expectations of the regulators, the nursing facility was required to temporarily suspend admissions and relocate some residents.
.Though it was an unfortunate and difficult time, McKendree received tremendous support throughout Middle Tennessee and the Annual Conference. Residents, family members, employees and advocates from across the community were vocal and passionately supportive. Legislators from across the state became involved in the dialogue in support of McKendree Village, and ultimately, several legislative initiatives regarding long term care have resulted.
.McKendree Village remains focused on enhancing its services and ministry, and on delivering its mission to provide quality retirement living and health care services for senior adults in a secure, Christian environment. It continues to provide independent living, assisted living and nursing home services on its campus in Hermitage.
.Though some administrative hurdles remain, McKendree Village is again accepting new admissions and is operationally stronger than ever before. It is home for approximately 400 individuals, and it continues to be a vital, loving, supportive community and an important ministry for the Tennessee Annual Conference.
Golden Cross benevolent care has returned to its heritage and original intent of our founders. Golden Cross Funds supplement the financial resources of those who have lived at McKendree Village for a minimum of ten years. Currently we are serving approximately 20 residents some of which you would know as faithful servants of the Tennessee Conference. Our total current need is approximately $400,000 on annualized basis. Your generosity makes this benevolent ministry possible.
Additional information about McKendree Village is available on our website, http://www.mckendree.com/.
Please call me anytime with your questions about McKendree Village and/or Golden Cross. If I can speak to your church, Sunday School classes, or any adult setting about our shared ministry here with McKendree Village, please contact me.
Again, thank you for your diligent and generous support for the past 45 years.
Kent
Kent McNish
Executive Director,
McKendree Village Foundation
4343 Lebanon Road Towers Apt. 202
Hermitage, TN 37076
Phone: Office 615-871-8598 Cell 615-364-0694 or 615-479-6175
Email: kent.mcnish@mckendree.com or kmcnish@mckendreefoundation.org
Fax: 615-871-8111
Visit us on the web: http://www.mckendreefoundation.org/
