The band will participate in a commission of a new work and it’s premiere. “Five,” composed by Dr. Kenyon Wilson, a tuba professor at University of Tennessee (Chattanooga), honors the memory of the five soldiers murdered in the 2015 Chattanooga terrorist shootings. Some 60 ensembles all over the country have contributed to the commission of this work. The Brass Band of Nashville will be performing its local premiere at the concert.

Additional musical selections will include:

“Tuba Mirum Fanfare” - Vedi (from the Requiem - 1874)
“Colonel Bogey March” (1914) - Alford (Bridge Over the River Kwai) 
“Swedish Folk Song (O, Lord my God)” - Traditional
“Five” (local premiere) - Kenyon Wilson
“Amazing Grace” - Traditional/Himes 
“Jupiter, the bringer of Jollity” (from The Planets) - Holst
Irish Blessing

Vine Street Christian Church is proud to support Brass Band of Nashville by providing rehearsal and concert space. For more about Brass Band of Nashville, go to www.brassbandofnashville.org.

Join Vine Street at the Movies on Wednesday, May 4 for Micmacs, an imaginative French farce about a man who has lost a lot to the arms industry. He enlists some crazy new friends in an intricate and original plan to destroy two unrepentant weapons manufacturers. It’s another inventive comedy from the director of Delicatessen and Amelie. As always, showtime is at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. This film is rated R.

Betsy Sharkey of the Los Angeles Times writes, “You could spend all day sorting through the cinematic influences Jeunet has woven into the film… That sort of quirky brilliance is in much of Jeunet's work and it is very much at play here, [creating] unexpected charm, with irony rich like candy and worth savoring along with the surprise. [Micmacs is] ...a fun house of mirrors that is lovely to get lost in.”

Last year Elena hula-hooped while John swayed to his favorite song. Miles jigged to Josh’s violin playing. Sheri shared a mug she painted. One Sarah played the piano and another one sang. Robert signed, “Jesus Loves Me” and Cordell danced in ways we’ll never forget.

This time, we need you. We have a need for audience members, talented people, nice people, snack servers, somewhat talented people, gracious judges, fun people, engaging people and not-so talented people. Willing to help? Please contact Hope Hodnett (hope@vinestreet.org).

For over 50 years, the TNT Club has been an outreach ministry between Vine Street Christian Church, adults with developmental disabilities and community.

The Official Board will meet Wednesday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall for a special presentation. Inspired by our Future Story, which was approved by the congregation Feb. 28, the Vision Team will offer an initial 5-year strategic plan for the ministry of Vine Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

All Board meetings are open to Vine Street members and this one is no exception. If you are a member or a regular participant, then maybe you are curious about:

• Vine Street promoting its Disciples identity as a voice for equality and justice in Nashville;

• the Vine Street essentials: food, shelter, water; deep Christian spirituality and worship; authentic community;

• stewardship practices that respond to our call to ministry and balance our budget;

• our next steps toward property-related decisions as we improve our facilities at 4101 Harding Pike.

It’s an ambitious vision, born out of faithful prayer and conversation, and the strategic plan will help us to realize these dreams.

Vision Team members contributing to this conversation include Allyn Maxfield-Steele, Camille Biter, Amanda Miller, Ed Cole, Stephen Moseley, Jackie Halstead, Katie McLaughlin and Thomas Kleinert.

Our consultant is the Rev. Dr. Dick Hamm, a church consultant/coach from The Columbia Partnership. Dick is the former general minister and president of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. He served, too, as the Disciples regional minister in Tennessee; he and his family have participated in the life of our congregation previously.

A general presentation to the congregation is forthcoming.

Inspired by Acts 2: 17-18, scripture which is often connected to Pentecost, how about making plans to experience Vine Street’s spring retreat, “Buckets, Pails and Courageous Spaces”? It’s Saturday April 16-Sunday, April 17 at Bethany Hills Camp and Conference Center (just 35 minutes from the church).

Here’s what you need to know:

• This is an all-ages event. Some of our activities will be intergenerational. At other times, the children will share their own experiences, lead by Rev. Hope Hodnett. The rest of us will have opportunities for learning and praying, led by Rev. Greg Rumburg;

• Infant and toddler care is available on Saturday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.;

• The registration deadline is Sunday, April. 10. There are two ways to attend:

—choose a $10 retreat day pass, arriving Saturday morning and staying through dinner and vespers Saturday evening;

—choose a $20 retreat weekend pass, arriving Saturday morning, stay overnight and through breakfast and worship Sunday morning (children 5 and under are free. The maximum fee for a family is $75.);

• Scholarships are available--contact Greg Rumburg (greg@vinestreet.org);

• Share a ride from Vine Street on Saturday morning or drive yourself to Bethany Hills.

We’re looking forward to having you at our spring retreat 2016! To register online, click here.

Kevin Carr, of 7M Movies, says, “Not only does this film take a new spin on the ’60’s spy thriller, it also dips its toe in the romantic comedy of the era.” Carr continues, “Like many of the films of Audrey Hepburn, the film is balanced on her shoulders and held there by her likeability. Grant’s charisma adds to the charm of the movie, and even though there are some serious and dangerous dealings happening, it’s still a fun romp... it holds up much better than many of its contemporaries."

Always a free event, Vine Street at the Movies, hosted by Jim Carls, meets the first Wednesdays of the month in Fellowship Hall.

Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, March 6 from 2-6 p.m. and on Monday from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Click here to read the obituary.